RHS 120x100x8 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 120x100x8 steel profile weighs 24.3 kg/m (16.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,099.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 596.295 cm⁴, Iy = 447.657 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	24.3 kg/m	16.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,099.19 mm²	4.804 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	596.29 cm⁴	14.33 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	447.66 cm⁴	10.75 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	99.38 cm³	6.065 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	89.53 cm³	5.464 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	123.22 cm³	7.520 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	108.55 cm³	6.624 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.39 cm	1.727 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.8 cm	1.496 in