CHS 76.2x5.6 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 76.2x5.6 steel profile weighs 9.8 kg/m (6.55 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,242.06 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 77.873 cm⁴, Iy = 77.873 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	9.8 kg/m	6.55 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,242.06 mm²	1.925 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	77.87 cm⁴	1.87 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	77.87 cm⁴	1.87 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.44 cm³	1.247 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	20.44 cm³	1.247 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	27.97 cm³	1.707 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	27.97 cm³	1.707 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.5 cm	0.986 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.5 cm	0.986 in