CHS 76.2x4.75 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 76.2x4.75 steel profile weighs 8.4 kg/m (5.62 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,066.217 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 68.34 cm⁴, Iy = 68.34 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.75 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	8.4 kg/m	5.62 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,066.22 mm²	1.653 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	68.34 cm⁴	1.64 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	68.34 cm⁴	1.64 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	17.94 cm³	1.095 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.94 cm³	1.095 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	24.28 cm³	1.482 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	24.28 cm³	1.482 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.53 cm	0.997 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.53 cm	0.997 in