CHS 102x8.08 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 102x8.08 steel profile weighs 18.7 kg/m (12.57 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,384.072 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 264.818 cm⁴, Iy = 264.818 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	8.1 mm	0.32 in
Diameter (d)	102 mm	4.02 in
Weight	18.7 kg/m	12.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,384.07 mm²	3.695 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	264.82 cm⁴	6.36 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	264.82 cm⁴	6.36 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	51.93 cm³	3.169 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	51.93 cm³	3.169 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	71.45 cm³	4.360 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	71.45 cm³	4.360 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.33 cm	1.312 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.33 cm	1.312 in