Steel Section Catalog
RHS 60x40x3
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.
Also known as: PTR 60x40 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)
The RHS 60x40x3 steel profile weighs 4.3 kg/m (2.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 564 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 27.39 cm⁴, Iy = 14.31 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | 4.3 kg/m | 2.86 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 564 mm² | 0.874 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 27.39 cm⁴ | 0.66 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 14.31 cm⁴ | 0.34 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 9.13 cm³ | 0.557 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 7.16 cm³ | 0.437 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 11.21 cm³ | 0.684 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 8.39 cm³ | 0.512 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.2 cm | 0.866 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.59 cm | 0.626 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 60x40x3
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Results — RHS 60x40x3
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
308.05 mm
L/19
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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