RHS 60x40x5 Tata Steel Celsius · Weight & Dimensions

Tata Steel Celsius · 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x5 steel profile weighs 6.8 kg/m (4.60 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 857.08 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 37.187 cm⁴, Iy = 19.231 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.5 mm	0.30 in
Weight	6.8 kg/m	4.60 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	857.08 mm²	1.328 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	37.19 cm⁴	0.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	19.23 cm⁴	0.46 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	12.4 cm³	0.756 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	9.62 cm³	0.587 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	16.01 cm³	0.977 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	11.94 cm³	0.729 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.08 cm	0.820 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.5 cm	0.590 in