CHS 168x4.78 Acindar · Weight & Dimensions
Acindar, cold-formed sections · 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 168x4.78 steel profile weighs 19.2 kg/m (12.93 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,451.044 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 816.921 cm⁴, Iy = 816.921 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 4.78 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 4.8 mm | 0.19 in |
| Diameter (d) | 168 mm | 6.61 in |
| Weight | 19.2 kg/m | 12.93 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,451.04 mm² | 3.799 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 816.92 cm⁴ | 19.63 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 816.92 cm⁴ | 19.63 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 97.25 cm³ | 5.935 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 97.25 cm³ | 5.935 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 127.38 cm³ | 7.773 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 127.38 cm³ | 7.773 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.77 cm | 2.273 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 5.77 cm | 2.273 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 168x4.78
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Results — CHS 168x4.78
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
10.33 mm
L/581
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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