RHS 50x35x3 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 50x35 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 50x35 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x35x3 steel profile weighs 3.5 kg/m (2.38 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 35 mm (1.38 in). Cross-sectional area: 450.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14.49 cm⁴, Iy = 8.259 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)	35 mm	1.38 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	3.5 kg/m	2.38 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	450.82 mm²	0.699 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14.49 cm⁴	0.35 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	8.26 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	5.8 cm³	0.354 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.72 cm³	0.288 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	7.27 cm³	0.444 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	5.67 cm³	0.346 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.79 cm	0.706 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.35 cm	0.533 in