RHS 120x60x1.6 Acindar · Weight & Dimensions

Acindar, cold-formed 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 120x60 cal 16 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x1.6 steel profile weighs 4.4 kg/m (2.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 559.167 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 107.435 cm⁴, Iy = 37.055 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.6 mm ≈ 16 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	1.6 mm	0.06 in
Fillet radius (r)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Weight	4.4 kg/m	2.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	559.17 mm²	0.867 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	107.43 cm⁴	2.58 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	37.05 cm⁴	0.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	17.91 cm³	1.093 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	12.35 cm³	0.754 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	21.89 cm³	1.336 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	13.6 cm³	0.830 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.38 cm	1.726 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.57 cm	1.013 in