RHS 50x40x3 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 50x40 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 50x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x40x3 steel profile weighs 3.8 kg/m (2.54 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 480.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 16.149 cm⁴, Iy = 11.382 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)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	3.8 kg/m	2.54 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	480.82 mm²	0.745 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	16.15 cm⁴	0.39 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	11.38 cm⁴	0.27 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	6.46 cm³	0.394 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	5.69 cm³	0.347 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	7.98 cm³	0.487 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.83 cm³	0.417 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.83 cm	0.722 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.54 cm	0.606 in