RHS 90x60x5.6 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 90x60 (México) · Caño estructural 90x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 90x60x5.6 steel profile weighs 11.6 kg/m (7.78 lb/ft), has a depth of 90 mm (3.54 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,473.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 149.942 cm⁴, Iy = 78.942 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	90 mm	3.54 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	11.6 kg/m	7.78 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,473.8 mm²	2.284 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	149.94 cm⁴	3.60 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	78.94 cm⁴	1.90 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	33.32 cm³	2.033 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	26.31 cm³	1.606 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	42.2 cm³	2.575 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	31.75 cm³	1.937 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.19 cm	1.256 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.31 cm	0.911 in