RHS 80x60x5.6 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 80x60x5.6 steel profile weighs 10.7 kg/m (7.18 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,361.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 111.337 cm⁴, Iy = 70.626 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	10.7 kg/m	7.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,361.8 mm²	2.111 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	111.34 cm⁴	2.67 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	70.63 cm⁴	1.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	27.83 cm³	1.699 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	23.54 cm³	1.437 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	35.11 cm³	2.142 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	28.7 cm³	1.751 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.86 cm	1.126 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.28 cm	0.897 in