RHS 90x50x5.6 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 90x50 (México) · Caño estructural 90x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 90x50x5.6 steel profile weighs 10.7 kg/m (7.18 lb/ft), has a depth of 90 mm (3.54 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,361.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 129.967 cm⁴, Iy = 50.785 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	90 mm	3.54 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	10.7 kg/m	7.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,361.8 mm²	2.111 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	129.97 cm⁴	3.12 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	50.79 cm⁴	1.22 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	28.88 cm³	1.762 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	20.31 cm³	1.240 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	37.47 cm³	2.287 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	24.66 cm³	1.505 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.09 cm	1.216 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.93 cm	0.760 in