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RHS 60×40×3 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 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 | 2.92 lb/ft | 4.35 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.118 in | 3.000 mm |
| Area | 0.86 in² | 554.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.64 in⁴ | 265,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.33 in⁴ | 139,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.54 in³ | 8,820.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.42 in³ | 6,950.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.67 in³ | 10,900.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.50 in³ | 8,190.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.86 in | 21.80 mm |
| ry | 0.62 in | 15.80 mm |
| J | 0.70 in⁴ | 292,000.00 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.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×2.9
- Weight
- 4.2 kg/m (-3.0%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 258,000 mm⁴ (-2.6%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×4
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (+0.9%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 165,000 mm⁴ (-38%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×3.2
- Weight
- 4.6 kg/m (+6.2%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 278,000 mm⁴ (+4.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology