RHS 60x40x3.6 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 60x40 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x3.6 steel profile weighs 5.0 kg/m (3.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 634.785 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 28.9 cm⁴, Iy = 15.231 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	5.0 kg/m	3.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	634.79 mm²	0.984 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	28.9 cm⁴	0.69 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	15.23 cm⁴	0.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	9.63 cm³	0.588 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	7.62 cm³	0.465 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	12.16 cm³	0.742 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	9.15 cm³	0.559 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.13 cm	0.840 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.55 cm	0.610 in