RHS 60x40x6 Tuflesa · Weight & Dimensions

Tuflesa, 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x6 steel profile weighs 7.6 kg/m (5.08 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 963.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 38.497 cm⁴, Iy = 19.948 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	7.6 kg/m	5.08 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	963.29 mm²	1.493 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	38.5 cm⁴	0.92 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	19.95 cm⁴	0.48 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	12.83 cm³	0.783 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	9.97 cm³	0.609 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	17.2 cm³	1.049 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	12.84 cm³	0.784 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2 cm	0.787 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.44 cm	0.567 in