RHS 100x60x5.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x5.6 steel profile weighs 12.4 kg/m (8.37 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,585.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 195.915 cm⁴, Iy = 87.257 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	12.4 kg/m	8.37 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,585.8 mm²	2.458 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	195.92 cm⁴	4.71 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	87.26 cm⁴	2.10 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	39.18 cm³	2.391 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	29.09 cm³	1.775 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	49.84 cm³	3.042 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	34.79 cm³	2.123 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.51 cm	1.384 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.35 cm	0.924 in