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RHS 60×40×5.6 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 60×40×5.6 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 | 5.07 lb/ft | 7.54 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 1.49 in² | 961.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.98 in⁴ | 407,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.50 in⁴ | 207,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.83 in³ | 13,600.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.63 in³ | 10,400.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.09 in³ | 17,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.80 in³ | 13,100.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.81 in | 20.60 mm |
| ry | 0.58 in | 14.70 mm |
| J | 1.11 in⁴ | 462,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 60×40×5.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×3.6
- Weight
- 7.4 kg/m (-1.9%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (+50%)
- Ix
- 983,000 mm⁴ (+142%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 100×60×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (+1.2%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (+67%)
- Ix
- 1,310,000 mm⁴ (+222%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×5
- Weight
- 6.9 kg/m (-9.2%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 381,000 mm⁴ (-6.4%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology