RHS 40x27x3 Condesa · Weight & Dimensions

Condesa, cold-formed sections · Rectangular Hollow Section

Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.

Also known as: PTR 40x27 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 40x27 (Argentina)

The RHS 40x27x3 steel profile weighs 2.7 kg/m (1.81 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 27 mm (1.06 in). Cross-sectional area: 342.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.648 cm⁴, Iy = 3.551 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	40 mm	1.57 in
Width (b)	27 mm	1.06 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	2.7 kg/m	1.81 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	342.82 mm²	0.531 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.65 cm⁴	0.16 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3.55 cm⁴	0.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.32 cm³	0.203 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.63 cm³	0.161 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.28 cm³	0.261 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.24 cm³	0.198 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.39 cm	0.548 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.02 cm	0.401 in