CHS 101.6x6 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 101.6x6 steel profile weighs 14.2 kg/m (9.51 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,802.018 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 206.677 cm⁴, Iy = 206.677 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)	101.6 mm	4.00 in
Weight	14.2 kg/m	9.51 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,802.02 mm²	2.793 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	206.68 cm⁴	4.97 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	206.68 cm⁴	4.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	40.68 cm³	2.483 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	40.68 cm³	2.483 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	54.91 cm³	3.351 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	54.91 cm³	3.351 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.39 cm	1.333 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.39 cm	1.333 in