CHS 193.7x6 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 193.7x6 steel profile weighs 27.8 kg/m (18.66 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 3,538.062 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,559.723 cm⁴, Iy = 1,559.723 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)	193.7 mm	7.63 in
Weight	27.8 kg/m	18.66 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,538.06 mm²	5.484 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,559.72 cm⁴	37.47 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,559.72 cm⁴	37.47 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	161.05 cm³	9.828 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	161.05 cm³	9.828 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	211.46 cm³	12.904 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	211.46 cm³	12.904 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.64 cm	2.614 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.64 cm	2.614 in