RHS 50x25x3 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 50x25 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 50x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x25x3 steel profile weighs 3.1 kg/m (2.06 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 390.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11.172 cm⁴, Iy = 3.667 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 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)	11.17 cm⁴	0.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3.67 cm⁴	0.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	4.47 cm³	0.273 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.93 cm³	0.179 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	5.86 cm³	0.358 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.56 cm³	0.218 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.69 cm	0.666 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.97 cm	0.381 in