RHS 120x60x3.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x3.6 steel profile weighs 9.5 kg/m (6.38 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,210.785 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 220.749 cm⁴, Iy = 74.768 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	9.5 kg/m	6.38 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,210.79 mm²	1.877 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	220.75 cm⁴	5.30 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	74.77 cm⁴	1.80 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	36.79 cm³	2.245 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	24.92 cm³	1.521 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	46.07 cm³	2.811 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	28.4 cm³	1.733 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.27 cm	1.681 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.48 cm	0.978 in