RHS 50x40x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 50x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x40x5 steel profile weighs 5.8 kg/m (3.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 735.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 21.954 cm⁴, Iy = 15.343 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	5.8 kg/m	3.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	735.62 mm²	1.140 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	21.95 cm⁴	0.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	15.34 cm⁴	0.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	8.78 cm³	0.536 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	7.67 cm³	0.468 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	11.45 cm³	0.699 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	9.77 cm³	0.596 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.73 cm	0.680 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.44 cm	0.569 in