RHS 60x50x6 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 60x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x50x6 steel profile weighs 8.5 kg/m (5.70 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,083.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 47.281 cm⁴, Iy = 35.298 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	8.5 kg/m	5.70 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,083.29 mm²	1.679 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	47.28 cm⁴	1.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	35.3 cm⁴	0.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	15.76 cm³	0.962 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	14.12 cm³	0.862 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	20.44 cm³	1.247 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	17.96 cm³	1.096 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.09 cm	0.823 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.81 cm	0.711 in