CHS 273.0x10 · Weight & Dimensions

EN — Circular Hollow Section

Circular Hollow Sections (CHS) are round tubular profiles with the most efficient cross-section for compression. Used for columns, trusses, and architectural structures.

Also known as: Caño estructural redondo (Argentina)

The CHS 273.0x10 steel profile weighs 64.9 kg/m (43.61 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 8,262.4 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,154.09 cm⁴, Iy = 7,154.09 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Diameter (d)	273 mm	10.75 in
Weight	64.9 kg/m	43.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,262.4 mm²	12.807 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,154.09 cm⁴	171.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7,154.09 cm⁴	171.88 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	524.11 cm³	31.983 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	524.11 cm³	31.983 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	692.02 cm³	42.230 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	692.02 cm³	42.230 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.31 cm	3.665 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.31 cm	3.665 in