CHS 152.4x6 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 152.4x6 steel profile weighs 21.7 kg/m (14.56 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,759.575 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 740.565 cm⁴, Iy = 740.565 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) | 152.4 mm | 6.00 in |
| Weight | 21.7 kg/m | 14.56 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,759.57 mm² | 4.277 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 740.57 cm⁴ | 17.79 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 740.57 cm⁴ | 17.79 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 97.19 cm³ | 5.931 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 97.19 cm³ | 5.931 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 128.67 cm³ | 7.852 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 128.67 cm³ | 7.852 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 5.18 cm | 2.040 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 5.18 cm | 2.040 in |
Beam Calculator— CHS 152.4x6
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Results — CHS 152.4x6
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
11.39 mm
L/527
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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