CHS 101.6x5.6 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 101.6x5.6 steel profile weighs 13.3 kg/m (8.91 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,688.92 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 195.226 cm⁴, Iy = 195.226 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Diameter (d)	101.6 mm	4.00 in
Weight	13.3 kg/m	8.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,688.92 mm²	2.618 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	195.23 cm⁴	4.69 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	195.23 cm⁴	4.69 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	38.43 cm³	2.345 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	38.43 cm³	2.345 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	51.67 cm³	3.153 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	51.67 cm³	3.153 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.4 cm	1.339 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.4 cm	1.339 in