RHS 80x60x6.3 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 80x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x60x6.3 steel profile weighs 11.8 kg/m (7.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,503.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 119.695 cm⁴, Iy = 75.734 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	11.8 kg/m	7.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,503.03 mm²	2.330 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	119.7 cm⁴	2.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	75.73 cm⁴	1.82 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	29.92 cm³	1.826 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	25.24 cm³	1.541 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	38.2 cm³	2.331 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	31.2 cm³	1.904 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.82 cm	1.111 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.24 cm	0.884 in