CHS 76.2x1.2 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 76.2x1.2 steel profile weighs 2.2 kg/m (1.49 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 282.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 19.885 cm⁴, Iy = 19.885 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.2 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	1.2 mm	0.05 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	2.2 kg/m	1.49 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	282.74 mm²	0.438 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	19.89 cm⁴	0.48 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	19.89 cm⁴	0.48 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	5.22 cm³	0.319 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	5.22 cm³	0.319 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	6.75 cm³	0.412 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.75 cm³	0.412 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.65 cm	1.044 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.65 cm	1.044 in