RHS 80x60x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 80x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x60x5 steel profile weighs 9.7 kg/m (6.52 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,235.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 103.275 cm⁴, Iy = 65.661 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	9.7 kg/m	6.52 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,235.62 mm²	1.915 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	103.28 cm⁴	2.48 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	65.66 cm⁴	1.58 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	25.82 cm³	1.576 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	21.89 cm³	1.336 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	32.24 cm³	1.967 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	26.38 cm³	1.610 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.89 cm	1.138 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.31 cm	0.908 in