RHS 140x70x5 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 140x70 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 140x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x70x5 steel profile weighs 15.2 kg/m (10.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,935.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 471.476 cm⁴, Iy = 158.713 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	15.2 kg/m	10.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,935.62 mm²	3.000 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	471.48 cm⁴	11.33 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	158.71 cm⁴	3.81 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	67.35 cm³	4.110 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	45.35 cm³	2.767 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	85.05 cm³	5.190 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	52.31 cm³	3.192 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.94 cm	1.943 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.86 cm	1.127 in