RHS 120x60x8 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 120x60x8 steel profile weighs 19.3 kg/m (12.97 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,459.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 395.249 cm⁴, Iy = 128.887 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	19.3 kg/m	12.97 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,459.19 mm²	3.812 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	395.25 cm⁴	9.50 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	128.89 cm⁴	3.10 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	65.87 cm³	4.020 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	42.96 cm³	2.622 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	87.38 cm³	5.332 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	52.97 cm³	3.232 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.01 cm	1.578 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.29 cm	0.901 in