CHS 114.3x5.2 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, 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 114.3x5.2 steel profile weighs 14.0 kg/m (9.40 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,782.288 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 265.78 cm⁴, Iy = 265.78 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	5.2 mm	0.20 in
Diameter (d)	114.3 mm	4.50 in
Weight	14.0 kg/m	9.40 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,782.29 mm²	2.763 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	265.78 cm⁴	6.39 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	265.78 cm⁴	6.39 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	46.51 cm³	2.838 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	46.51 cm³	2.838 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	61.94 cm³	3.780 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	61.94 cm³	3.780 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.86 cm	1.520 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.86 cm	1.520 in