CHS 152.4x5 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 152.4x5 steel profile weighs 18.2 kg/m (12.21 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,315.354 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 629.538 cm⁴, Iy = 629.538 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Diameter (d)	152.4 mm	6.00 in
Weight	18.2 kg/m	12.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,315.35 mm²	3.589 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	629.54 cm⁴	15.12 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	629.54 cm⁴	15.12 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	82.62 cm³	5.042 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	82.62 cm³	5.042 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	108.68 cm³	6.632 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	108.68 cm³	6.632 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.21 cm	2.053 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.21 cm	2.053 in