RHS 100x60x6.3 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x6.3 steel profile weighs 13.8 kg/m (9.26 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,755.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 211.967 cm⁴, Iy = 93.985 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	13.8 kg/m	9.26 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,755.03 mm²	2.720 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	211.97 cm⁴	5.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	93.99 cm⁴	2.26 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	42.39 cm³	2.587 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	31.33 cm³	1.912 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	54.49 cm³	3.325 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	37.96 cm³	2.317 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.48 cm	1.368 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.31 cm	0.911 in