CHS 76.2x2.65 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.

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Also known as: Caño estructural redondo (Argentina)

The CHS 76.2x2.65 steel profile weighs 4.8 kg/m (3.23 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 612.32 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 41.459 cm⁴, Iy = 41.459 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.65 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	2.6 mm	0.10 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	4.8 kg/m	3.23 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	612.32 mm²	0.949 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	41.46 cm⁴	1.00 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	41.46 cm⁴	1.00 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	10.88 cm³	0.664 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	10.88 cm³	0.664 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	14.34 cm³	0.875 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	14.34 cm³	0.875 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.6 cm	1.024 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.6 cm	1.024 in