RHS 150x120x5.2 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 150x120 (México) · Caño estructural 150x120 (Argentina)
The RHS 150x120x5.2 steel profile weighs 20.6 kg/m (13.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,630.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 852.096 cm⁴, Iy = 604.192 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 150 mm | 5.91 in |
| Width (b) | 120 mm | 4.72 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5.2 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10.4 mm | 0.41 in |
| Weight | 20.6 kg/m | 13.88 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,630.21 mm² | 4.077 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 852.1 cm⁴ | 20.47 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 604.19 cm⁴ | 14.52 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 113.61 cm³ | 6.933 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 100.7 cm³ | 6.145 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 135.87 cm³ | 8.291 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 116.67 cm³ | 7.119 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.69 cm | 2.241 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.79 cm | 1.887 in |
Beam Calculator— RHS 150x120x5.2
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Results — RHS 150x120x5.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
9.90 mm
L/606
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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