RHS 40x35x3 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 40x35 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 40x35 (Argentina)

The RHS 40x35x3 steel profile weighs 3.1 kg/m (2.06 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 35 mm (1.38 in). Cross-sectional area: 390.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8.295 cm⁴, Iy = 6.719 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)	35 mm	1.38 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	3.1 kg/m	2.06 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	390.82 mm²	0.606 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8.29 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6.72 cm⁴	0.16 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	4.15 cm³	0.253 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.84 cm³	0.234 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	5.17 cm³	0.315 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	4.71 cm³	0.287 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.46 cm	0.574 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.31 cm	0.516 in