CHS 76.2x1.06 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 76.2x1.06 steel profile weighs 2.0 kg/m (1.32 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 250.223 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17.663 cm⁴, Iy = 17.663 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.06 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	1.1 mm	0.04 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	2.0 kg/m	1.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	250.22 mm²	0.388 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	17.66 cm⁴	0.42 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	17.66 cm⁴	0.42 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	4.64 cm³	0.283 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.64 cm³	0.283 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	5.99 cm³	0.365 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	5.99 cm³	0.365 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.66 cm	1.046 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.66 cm	1.046 in