RHS 120x60x5.2 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 120x60x5.2 steel profile weighs 13.3 kg/m (8.94 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,694.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 295.592 cm⁴, Iy = 98.703 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5.2 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10.4 mm	0.41 in
Weight	13.3 kg/m	8.94 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,694.21 mm²	2.626 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	295.59 cm⁴	7.10 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	98.7 cm⁴	2.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	49.27 cm³	3.006 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	32.9 cm³	2.008 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	62.94 cm³	3.841 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	38.57 cm³	2.354 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.18 cm	1.644 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.41 cm	0.950 in