CHS 141.3x5.6 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 141.3x5.6 steel profile weighs 18.7 kg/m (12.59 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 2,387.359 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 550.461 cm⁴, Iy = 550.461 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)	141.3 mm	5.56 in
Weight	18.7 kg/m	12.59 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,387.36 mm²	3.700 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	550.46 cm⁴	13.22 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	550.46 cm⁴	13.22 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	77.91 cm³	4.755 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	77.91 cm³	4.755 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	103.18 cm³	6.296 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	103.18 cm³	6.296 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.8 cm	1.890 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.8 cm	1.890 in