RHS 70x50x5 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 70x50 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 70x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 70x50x5 steel profile weighs 8.2 kg/m (5.48 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,035.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 63.463 cm⁴, Iy = 37.204 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	8.2 kg/m	5.48 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,035.62 mm²	1.605 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	63.46 cm⁴	1.52 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	37.2 cm⁴	0.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	18.13 cm³	1.106 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	14.88 cm³	0.908 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	23.06 cm³	1.407 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	18.2 cm³	1.111 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.48 cm	0.975 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.9 cm	0.746 in