CHS 60.3x3.6 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 60.3x3.6 steel profile weighs 5.0 kg/m (3.38 lb/ft). Cross-sectional area: 641.262 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 25.874 cm⁴, Iy = 25.874 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Diameter (d)	60.3 mm	2.37 in
Weight	5.0 kg/m	3.38 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	641.26 mm²	0.994 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	25.87 cm⁴	0.62 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	25.87 cm⁴	0.62 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	8.58 cm³	0.524 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	8.58 cm³	0.524 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	11.59 cm³	0.707 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	11.59 cm³	0.707 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.01 cm	0.791 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.01 cm	0.791 in