RHS 120x100x5.6 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 120x100 (México) · Caño estructural 120x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x100x5.6 steel profile weighs 17.7 kg/m (11.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,257.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 458.905 cm⁴, Iy = 345.802 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	17.7 kg/m	11.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,257.8 mm²	3.500 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	458.9 cm⁴	11.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	345.8 cm⁴	8.31 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	76.48 cm³	4.667 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	69.16 cm³	4.220 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	92.45 cm³	5.642 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	81.56 cm³	4.977 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.51 cm	1.775 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.91 cm	1.541 in