RHS 120x60x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x5 steel profile weighs 12.8 kg/m (8.63 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,635.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 286.975 cm⁴, Iy = 95.994 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	12.8 kg/m	8.63 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,635.62 mm²	2.535 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	286.97 cm⁴	6.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	95.99 cm⁴	2.31 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	47.83 cm³	2.919 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	32 cm³	1.953 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	60.95 cm³	3.719 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	37.38 cm³	2.281 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.19 cm	1.649 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.42 cm	0.954 in