CHS 152.4x3.5 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 152.4x3.5 steel profile weighs 12.8 kg/m (8.64 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,637.241 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 453.996 cm⁴, Iy = 453.996 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3.5 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness (t) | 3.5 mm | 0.14 in |
| Diameter (d) | 152.4 mm | 6.00 in |
| Weight | 12.8 kg/m | 8.64 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 1,637.24 mm² | 2.538 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 454 cm⁴ | 10.91 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 454 cm⁴ | 10.91 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 59.58 cm³ | 3.636 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 59.58 cm³ | 3.636 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 77.61 cm³ | 4.736 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 77.61 cm³ | 4.736 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.27 cm | 2.073 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 5.27 cm | 2.073 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 152.4x3.5
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Results — CHS 152.4x3.5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
18.58 mm
L/323
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:
