CHS 175x6 NBE EA-95 · Weight & Dimensions

NBE EA-95, 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 175x6 steel profile weighs 25.0 kg/m (16.83 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 3,185.575 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,138.724 cm⁴, Iy = 1,138.724 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Diameter (d)	175 mm	6.89 in
Weight	25.0 kg/m	16.83 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,185.57 mm²	4.938 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,138.72 cm⁴	27.36 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,138.72 cm⁴	27.36 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	130.14 cm³	7.942 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	130.14 cm³	7.942 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	171.44 cm³	10.462 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	171.44 cm³	10.462 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.98 cm	2.354 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.98 cm	2.354 in