RHS 140x70x7.1 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 140x70x7.1 steel profile weighs 20.8 kg/m (13.98 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,650.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 613.765 cm⁴, Iy = 203.375 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	20.8 kg/m	13.98 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,650.54 mm²	4.108 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	613.77 cm⁴	14.75 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	203.37 cm⁴	4.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	87.68 cm³	5.351 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	58.11 cm³	3.546 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	113.32 cm³	6.915 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	69.21 cm³	4.223 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.81 cm	1.895 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.77 cm	1.091 in