RHS 50x30x5 Tuboeuropa · Weight & Dimensions

Tuboeuropa, 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 50x30 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 50x30 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x30x5 steel profile weighs 5.0 kg/m (3.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 635.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 16.871 cm⁴, Iy = 7.325 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)	30 mm	1.18 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	5.0 kg/m	3.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	635.62 mm²	0.985 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	16.87 cm⁴	0.41 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7.33 cm⁴	0.18 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	6.75 cm³	0.412 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.88 cm³	0.298 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	9.2 cm³	0.561 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.34 cm³	0.387 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.63 cm	0.641 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.07 cm	0.423 in