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27×3.2 CHS Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
ASNZS Circular hollow sections · v2019.11
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
27×3.2 CHS dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.26 lb/ft | 1.87 kg/m |
| OD | 1.059 in | 26.900 mm |
| t | 0.126 in | 3.200 mm |
| Area | 0.37 in² | 238.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.04 in⁴ | 17,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.04 in⁴ | 17,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.08 in³ | 1,263.94 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.08 in³ | 1,263.94 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.11 in³ | 1,810.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.11 in³ | 1,810.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.33 in | 8.45 mm |
| ry | 0.33 in | 8.45 mm |
| J | 0.08 in⁴ | 34,100.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 27×3.2 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
21×3.6 CHS
- Weight
- 1.6 kg/m (-16%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 8,160 mm⁴ (-52%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
34×2.6 CHS
- Weight
- 2.0 kg/m (+6.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 30,900 mm⁴ (+82%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
27×2.6 CHS
- Weight
- 1.6 kg/m (-17%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 14,800 mm⁴ (-13%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology