RHS 80x60x3.6 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 80x60 (México) · Caño estructural 80x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x60x3.6 steel profile weighs 7.2 kg/m (4.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 922.785 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 81.079 cm⁴, Iy = 51.834 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	7.2 kg/m	4.87 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	922.79 mm²	1.430 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	81.08 cm⁴	1.95 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	51.83 cm⁴	1.25 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.27 cm³	1.237 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.28 cm³	1.054 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	24.73 cm³	1.509 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	20.28 cm³	1.238 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.96 cm	1.167 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.37 cm	0.933 in