CHS 48x2 Hiasa · Weight & Dimensions

Hiasa, cold-formed sections · 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 48x2 steel profile weighs 2.3 kg/m (1.53 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 289.027 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7.659 cm⁴, Iy = 7.659 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Diameter (d)	48 mm	1.89 in
Weight	2.3 kg/m	1.53 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	289.03 mm²	0.448 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7.66 cm⁴	0.18 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7.66 cm⁴	0.18 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.19 cm³	0.195 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.19 cm³	0.195 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.23 cm³	0.258 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	4.23 cm³	0.258 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.63 cm	0.641 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.63 cm	0.641 in