CHS 76.2x6.3 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 76.2x6.3 steel profile weighs 10.9 kg/m (7.30 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,383.463 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 85.182 cm⁴, Iy = 85.182 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Diameter (d)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Weight	10.9 kg/m	7.30 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,383.46 mm²	2.144 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	85.18 cm⁴	2.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	85.18 cm⁴	2.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	22.36 cm³	1.364 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	22.36 cm³	1.364 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	30.87 cm³	1.884 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	30.87 cm³	1.884 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.48 cm	0.977 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.48 cm	0.977 in