RHS 100x60x4.5 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 100x60 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x4.5 steel profile weighs 10.3 kg/m (6.89 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,306.852 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 167.142 cm⁴, Iy = 74.984 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.5 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	4.5 mm	0.18 in
Fillet radius (r)	9 mm	0.35 in
Weight	10.3 kg/m	6.89 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,306.85 mm²	2.026 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	167.14 cm⁴	4.02 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	74.98 cm⁴	1.80 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	33.43 cm³	2.040 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	24.99 cm³	1.525 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	41.85 cm³	2.554 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	29.31 cm³	1.788 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.58 cm	1.408 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.4 cm	0.943 in