RHS 120x60x4.8 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 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x4.8 steel profile weighs 12.4 kg/m (8.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,576.507 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 278.149 cm⁴, Iy = 93.207 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.8 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)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	12.4 kg/m	8.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,576.51 mm²	2.444 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	278.15 cm⁴	6.68 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	93.21 cm⁴	2.24 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	46.36 cm³	2.829 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	31.07 cm³	1.896 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	58.92 cm³	3.596 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	36.17 cm³	2.207 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.2 cm	1.654 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.43 cm	0.957 in