Steel Section Catalog
RHS 60x40x4
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 60x40x4 steel profile weighs 5.5 kg/m (3.66 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 736 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 34.5 cm⁴, Iy = 17.8 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Thickness (t) | 4 mm | 0.16 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 8 mm | 0.31 in |
| Weight | 5.5 kg/m | 3.66 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 736 mm² | 1.141 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 34.5 cm⁴ | 0.83 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 17.8 cm⁴ | 0.43 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 11.5 cm³ | 0.702 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 8.9 cm³ | 0.543 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 14.37 cm³ | 0.877 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 10.69 cm³ | 0.652 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 2.17 cm | 0.854 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.56 cm | 0.614 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 60x40x4
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Results — RHS 60x40x4
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
244.57 mm
L/25
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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