CHS 102x5.74 IMCA · Weight & Dimensions

IMCA, 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 102x5.74 steel profile weighs 13.6 kg/m (9.16 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,735.832 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 201.767 cm⁴, Iy = 201.767 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.74 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	5.7 mm	0.23 in
Diameter (d)	102 mm	4.02 in
Weight	13.6 kg/m	9.16 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,735.83 mm²	2.691 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	201.77 cm⁴	4.85 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	201.77 cm⁴	4.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	39.56 cm³	2.414 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	39.56 cm³	2.414 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	53.25 cm³	3.250 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	53.25 cm³	3.250 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.41 cm	1.342 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.41 cm	1.342 in