RHS 60x40x3 Cintac · Weight & Dimensions

Cintac, 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 11 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x3 steel profile weighs 4.3 kg/m (2.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 540.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 25.379 cm⁴, Iy = 13.44 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	4.3 kg/m	2.86 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	540.82 mm²	0.838 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	25.38 cm⁴	0.61 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	13.44 cm⁴	0.32 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	8.46 cm³	0.516 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	6.72 cm³	0.410 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	10.53 cm³	0.643 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	7.94 cm³	0.485 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.17 cm	0.853 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.58 cm	0.621 in