RHS 150x120x16 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 150x120 (México) · Caño estructural 150x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x120x16 steel profile weighs 54.6 kg/m (36.70 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,956.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,829.963 cm⁴, Iy = 1,277.294 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	54.6 kg/m	36.70 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,956.74 mm²	10.783 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,829.96 cm⁴	43.96 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,277.29 cm⁴	30.69 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	244 cm³	14.890 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	212.88 cm³	12.991 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	321.21 cm³	19.601 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	273.98 cm³	16.719 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.13 cm	2.019 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.28 cm	1.687 in