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RHS 60×40×5 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 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 | 4.60 lb/ft | 6.85 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.197 in | 5.000 mm |
| Area | 1.35 in² | 873.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.92 in⁴ | 381,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.47 in⁴ | 195,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.78 in³ | 12,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.60 in³ | 9,770.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.00 in³ | 16,400.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.74 in³ | 12,200.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.82 in | 20.90 mm |
| ry | 0.59 in | 15.00 mm |
| J | 1.03 in⁴ | 430,000.00 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.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×3.2
- Weight
- 6.6 kg/m (-3.2%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (+50%)
- Ix
- 891,000 mm⁴ (+134%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 80×40×4
- Weight
- 6.9 kg/m (+0.7%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 682,000 mm⁴ (+79%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×5.6
- Weight
- 7.5 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 407,000 mm⁴ (+6.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology