RHS 80x60x4 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 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 80x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x60x4 steel profile weighs 8.0 kg/m (5.36 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,014.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 87.918 cm⁴, Iy = 56.116 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	8.0 kg/m	5.36 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,014.8 mm²	1.573 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	87.92 cm⁴	2.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	56.12 cm⁴	1.35 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	21.98 cm³	1.341 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	18.71 cm³	1.141 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	26.99 cm³	1.647 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	22.12 cm³	1.350 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.94 cm	1.159 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.35 cm	0.926 in