CHS 47.62x2.25 Gerdau · Weight & Dimensions

Gerdau, tubes · 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 47.62x2.25 steel profile weighs 2.5 kg/m (1.69 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 320.702 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8.272 cm⁴, Iy = 8.272 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.25 mm ≈ 13 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	2.3 mm	0.09 in
Diameter (d)	47.6 mm	1.87 in
Weight	2.5 kg/m	1.69 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	320.7 mm²	0.497 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8.27 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	8.27 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.47 cm³	0.212 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.47 cm³	0.212 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.64 cm³	0.283 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	4.64 cm³	0.283 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.61 cm	0.632 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.61 cm	0.632 in