CHS 32x2.0 · 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 32x2.0 steel profile weighs 1.5 kg/m (0.99 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 188.5 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2.13 cm⁴, Iy = 2.13 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Diameter (d)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	1.5 kg/m	0.99 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	188.5 mm²	0.292 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2.13 cm⁴	0.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.13 cm⁴	0.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.33 cm³	0.081 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.33 cm³	0.081 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1.8 cm³	0.110 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.8 cm³	0.110 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.06 cm	0.417 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.06 cm	0.417 in