Steel Section Catalog
RHS 40x60x1.5
EN — 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.
The RHS 40x60x1.5 steel profile weighs 2.3 kg/m (1.53 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 291 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7.94 cm⁴, Iy = 14.9 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 1.5 mm ≈ 16 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Width (b) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Thickness (t) | 1.5 mm | 0.06 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 2.3 mm | 0.09 in |
| Weight | 2.3 kg/m | 1.53 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 291 mm² | 0.451 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 7.94 cm⁴ | 0.19 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 14.9 cm⁴ | 0.36 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 3.97 cm³ | 0.242 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 4.97 cm³ | 0.303 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 4.49 cm³ | 0.274 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 5.95 cm³ | 0.363 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.65 cm | 0.650 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 2.26 cm | 0.890 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 40x60x1.5
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Results — RHS 40x60x1.5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
1062.66 mm
L/6
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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