CHS 76.2x4.25 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.

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Also known as: Caño estructural redondo (Argentina)

The CHS 76.2x4.25 steel profile weighs 7.5 kg/m (5.07 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 960.66 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 62.381 cm⁴, Iy = 62.381 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.25 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	4.3 mm	0.17 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	7.5 kg/m	5.07 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	960.66 mm²	1.489 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	62.38 cm⁴	1.50 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	62.38 cm⁴	1.50 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	16.37 cm³	0.999 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	16.37 cm³	0.999 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	22.03 cm³	1.344 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	22.03 cm³	1.344 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.55 cm	1.003 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.55 cm	1.003 in