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RHS 60×40×3.6 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 60×40×3.6 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 | 3.45 lb/ft | 5.14 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 1.01 in² | 654.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.73 in⁴ | 304,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.38 in⁴ | 159,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.62 in³ | 10,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.48 in³ | 7,930.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.78 in³ | 12,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.58 in³ | 9,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.85 in | 21.60 mm |
| ry | 0.61 in | 15.60 mm |
| J | 0.81 in⁴ | 338,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 60×40×3.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 80×40×2.9
- Weight
- 5.1 kg/m (-0.2%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 527,000 mm⁴ (+73%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×5
- Weight
- 5.3 kg/m (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 187,000 mm⁴ (-38%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×4
- Weight
- 5.6 kg/m (+9.7%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 328,000 mm⁴ (+7.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology