CHS 219.1x6 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 219.1x6 steel profile weighs 31.5 kg/m (21.18 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 4,016.84 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,281.947 cm⁴, Iy = 2,281.947 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)	219.1 mm	8.63 in
Weight	31.5 kg/m	21.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,016.84 mm²	6.226 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,281.95 cm⁴	54.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,281.95 cm⁴	54.82 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	208.3 cm³	12.711 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	208.3 cm³	12.711 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	272.54 cm³	16.632 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	272.54 cm³	16.632 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.54 cm	2.967 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.54 cm	2.967 in