RHS 60x50x5 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 60x50 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 60x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x50x5 steel profile weighs 7.3 kg/m (4.94 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 935.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 42.911 cm⁴, Iy = 32.121 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	7.3 kg/m	4.94 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	935.62 mm²	1.450 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	42.91 cm⁴	1.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	32.12 cm⁴	0.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	14.3 cm³	0.873 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	12.85 cm³	0.784 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	18.13 cm³	1.106 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	15.95 cm³	0.973 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.14 cm	0.843 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.85 cm	0.729 in