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.
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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