RHS 120x100x8.8 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 120x100x8.8 steel profile weighs 26.4 kg/m (17.74 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,362.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 634.948 cm⁴, Iy = 476.109 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	26.4 kg/m	17.74 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,362.81 mm²	5.212 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	634.95 cm⁴	15.25 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	476.11 cm⁴	11.44 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	105.82 cm³	6.458 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	95.22 cm³	5.811 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	132.36 cm³	8.077 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	116.54 cm³	7.112 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.35 cm	1.711 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.76 cm	1.481 in