RHS 50x40x4 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 8 (México) · Caño estructural 50x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x40x4 steel profile weighs 4.8 kg/m (3.25 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 614.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 19.493 cm⁴, Iy = 13.677 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	4.8 kg/m	3.25 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	614.8 mm²	0.953 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	19.49 cm⁴	0.47 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	13.68 cm⁴	0.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	7.8 cm³	0.476 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	6.84 cm³	0.417 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	9.89 cm³	0.603 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	8.45 cm³	0.516 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.78 cm	0.701 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.49 cm	0.587 in