RHS 120x60x4 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 120x60 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x4 steel profile weighs 10.5 kg/m (7.04 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,334.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 240.74 cm⁴, Iy = 81.247 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	10.5 kg/m	7.04 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,334.8 mm²	2.069 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	240.74 cm⁴	5.78 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	81.25 cm⁴	1.95 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	40.12 cm³	2.448 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	27.08 cm³	1.653 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	50.49 cm³	3.081 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	31.08 cm³	1.897 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.25 cm	1.672 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.47 cm	0.971 in