RHS 150x120x5.6 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 150x120x5.6 steel profile weighs 22.1 kg/m (14.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,817.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 906.396 cm⁴, Iy = 642.274 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	22.1 kg/m	14.86 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,817.8 mm²	4.368 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	906.4 cm⁴	21.78 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	642.27 cm⁴	15.43 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	120.85 cm³	7.375 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	107.05 cm³	6.532 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	145.01 cm³	8.849 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	124.48 cm³	7.596 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.67 cm	2.233 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.77 cm	1.880 in