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RHS 60×40×4 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 60×40×4 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 | 3.79 lb/ft | 5.64 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| Area | 1.11 in² | 719.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.79 in⁴ | 328,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.41 in⁴ | 170,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.67 in³ | 10,900.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.52 in³ | 8,520.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.84 in³ | 13,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.63 in³ | 10,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.84 in | 21.40 mm |
| ry | 0.61 in | 15.40 mm |
| J | 0.88 in⁴ | 367,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 60×40×4.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 80×40×3.2
- Weight
- 5.6 kg/m (-0.4%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 572,000 mm⁴ (+74%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×5.6
- Weight
- 5.8 kg/m (+2.5%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 197,000 mm⁴ (-40%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×3.6
- Weight
- 5.1 kg/m (-8.9%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 304,000 mm⁴ (-7.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology