RHS 120x60x6 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x6 steel profile weighs 15.1 kg/m (10.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,923.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 328.013 cm⁴, Iy = 108.769 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	15.1 kg/m	10.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,923.29 mm²	2.981 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	328.01 cm⁴	7.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	108.77 cm⁴	2.61 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	54.67 cm³	3.336 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	36.26 cm³	2.213 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	70.57 cm³	4.307 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	43.12 cm³	2.631 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.13 cm	1.626 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.38 cm	0.936 in