RHS 120x60x7.1 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 120x60x7.1 steel profile weighs 17.5 kg/m (11.73 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,224.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 367.378 cm⁴, Iy = 120.689 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	17.5 kg/m	11.73 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,224.54 mm²	3.448 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	367.38 cm⁴	8.83 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	120.69 cm⁴	2.90 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	61.23 cm³	3.736 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	40.23 cm³	2.455 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	80.22 cm³	4.895 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	48.8 cm³	2.978 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.06 cm	1.600 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.33 cm	0.917 in