RHS 60x40x4.5 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 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x4.5 steel profile weighs 6.0 kg/m (4.05 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 766.852 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 33.309 cm⁴, Iy = 17.435 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.5 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	4.5 mm	0.18 in
Fillet radius (r)	9 mm	0.35 in
Weight	6.0 kg/m	4.05 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	766.85 mm²	1.189 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	33.31 cm⁴	0.80 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	17.44 cm⁴	0.42 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	11.1 cm³	0.678 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	8.72 cm³	0.532 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	14.32 cm³	0.874 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	10.75 cm³	0.656 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.08 cm	0.821 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.51 cm	0.594 in