RHS 60x40x4 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 60x40 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

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: 694.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 30.986 cm⁴, Iy = 16.28 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)	694.8 mm²	1.077 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	30.99 cm⁴	0.74 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	16.28 cm⁴	0.39 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	10.33 cm³	0.630 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	8.14 cm³	0.497 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	13.16 cm³	0.803 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	9.89 cm³	0.604 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.11 cm	0.831 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.53 cm	0.603 in