RHS 70x50x6 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 70x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 70x50x6 steel profile weighs 9.4 kg/m (6.33 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,203.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 70.525 cm⁴, Iy = 41.142 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	9.4 kg/m	6.33 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,203.29 mm²	1.865 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	70.52 cm⁴	1.69 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	41.14 cm⁴	0.99 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.15 cm³	1.230 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	16.46 cm³	1.004 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	26.15 cm³	1.596 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	20.6 cm³	1.257 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.42 cm	0.953 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.85 cm	0.728 in