CHS 152.4x3 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 152.4x3 steel profile weighs 11.1 kg/m (7.43 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,408.062 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 393.014 cm⁴, Iy = 393.014 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Diameter (d)	152.4 mm	6.00 in
Weight	11.1 kg/m	7.43 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,408.06 mm²	2.182 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	393.01 cm⁴	9.44 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	393.01 cm⁴	9.44 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	51.58 cm³	3.147 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	51.58 cm³	3.147 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	66.97 cm³	4.087 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	66.97 cm³	4.087 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.28 cm	2.080 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.28 cm	2.080 in