RHS 120x60x6.3 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x6.3 steel profile weighs 15.8 kg/m (10.59 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,007.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 339.34 cm⁴, Iy = 112.236 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	15.8 kg/m	10.59 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,007.03 mm²	3.111 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	339.34 cm⁴	8.15 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	112.24 cm⁴	2.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	56.56 cm³	3.451 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	37.41 cm³	2.283 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	73.3 cm³	4.473 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	44.73 cm³	2.730 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.11 cm	1.619 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.36 cm	0.931 in