RHS 120x60x4.4 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, 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 120x60x4.4 steel profile weighs 11.4 kg/m (7.69 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,456.704 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 259.869 cm⁴, Iy = 87.391 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.4 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	4.4 mm	0.17 in
Fillet radius (r)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Weight	11.4 kg/m	7.69 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,456.7 mm²	2.258 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	259.87 cm⁴	6.24 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	87.39 cm⁴	2.10 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	43.31 cm³	2.643 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	29.13 cm³	1.778 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	54.77 cm³	3.342 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	33.67 cm³	2.055 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.22 cm	1.663 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.45 cm	0.964 in