RHS 140x70x5.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 140x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x70x5.6 steel profile weighs 16.8 kg/m (11.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,145.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 515.306 cm⁴, Iy = 172.677 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	16.8 kg/m	11.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,145.8 mm²	3.326 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	515.31 cm⁴	12.38 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	172.68 cm⁴	4.15 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	73.62 cm³	4.492 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	49.34 cm³	3.011 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	93.57 cm³	5.710 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	57.43 cm³	3.505 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.9 cm	1.929 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.84 cm	1.117 in