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

The RHS 120x60x5.6 steel profile weighs 14.2 kg/m (9.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,809.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 312.209 cm⁴, Iy = 103.888 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)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	14.2 kg/m	9.55 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,809.8 mm²	2.805 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	312.21 cm⁴	7.50 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	103.89 cm⁴	2.50 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	52.03 cm³	3.175 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	34.63 cm³	2.113 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	66.82 cm³	4.078 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	40.89 cm³	2.495 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.15 cm	1.635 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.4 cm	0.943 in