CHS 101.6x6.3 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 101.6x6.3 steel profile weighs 14.8 kg/m (9.95 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 1,886.181 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 215.067 cm⁴, Iy = 215.067 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Diameter (d)	101.6 mm	4.00 in
Weight	14.8 kg/m	9.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,886.18 mm²	2.924 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	215.07 cm⁴	5.17 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	215.07 cm⁴	5.17 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	42.34 cm³	2.584 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	42.34 cm³	2.584 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	57.3 cm³	3.497 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	57.3 cm³	3.497 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.38 cm	1.329 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.38 cm	1.329 in