RHS 150x120x6.3 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 150x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x120x6.3 steel profile weighs 24.7 kg/m (16.57 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,141.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 997.766 cm⁴, Iy = 706.215 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	24.7 kg/m	16.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,141.03 mm²	4.869 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	997.77 cm⁴	23.97 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	706.21 cm⁴	16.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	133.04 cm³	8.118 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	117.7 cm³	7.183 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	160.56 cm³	9.798 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	137.77 cm³	8.407 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.64 cm	2.219 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.74 cm	1.867 in