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RHS 120×60×8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Rectangular hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
RHS 120×60×8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13.51 lb/ft | 20.10 kg/m |
| Height | 4.72 in | 120.00 mm |
| Width | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| t | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| Area | 3.97 in² | 2,560.00 mm² |
| Ix | 10.21 in⁴ | 4,250,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 3.24 in⁴ | 1,350,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.32 in³ | 70,800.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.75 in³ | 45,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 5.66 in³ | 92,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.38 in³ | 55,400.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.61 in | 40.80 mm |
| ry | 0.91 in | 23.00 mm |
| J | 8.26 in⁴ | 3,440,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 120×60×8.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 160×80×5.6
- Weight
- 19.9 kg/m (-1.0%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 8,190,000 mm⁴ (+93%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 120×80×7.1
- Weight
- 20.3 kg/m (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 4,820,000 mm⁴ (+13%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 120×80×6.3
- Weight
- 18.2 kg/m (-9.5%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 4,400,000 mm⁴ (+3.5%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology