RHS 150x120x5 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 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x120x5 steel profile weighs 19.9 kg/m (13.37 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,535.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 824.369 cm⁴, Iy = 584.725 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	19.9 kg/m	13.37 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,535.62 mm²	3.930 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	824.37 cm⁴	19.81 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	584.72 cm⁴	14.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	109.92 cm³	6.708 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	97.45 cm³	5.947 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	131.23 cm³	8.008 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	112.7 cm³	6.877 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.7 cm	2.245 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.8 cm	1.891 in