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42×2.0 CHS Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties

ASNZS Circular hollow sections · v2019.11

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Units

Section diagram

42×2.0 CHS dimensions

Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.

Section properties

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Property Imperial Metric
Weight 1.34 lb/ft 1.99 kg/m
OD 1.669 in 42.400 mm
t 0.079 in 2.000 mm
Area 0.39 in² 254.00 mm²
Ix 0.12 in⁴ 51,900.00 mm⁴
Iy 0.12 in⁴ 51,900.00 mm⁴
Sx 0.15 in³ 2,448.11 mm³
Sy 0.15 in³ 2,448.11 mm³
Zx 0.20 in³ 3,270.00 mm³
Zy 0.20 in³ 3,270.00 mm³
rx 0.56 in 14.29 mm
ry 0.56 in 14.29 mm
J 0.25 in⁴ 104,000.00 mm⁴

Alternatives

Useful nearby sections

Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 42×2.0 CHS.

Lighter in Circular hollow sections

27×3.2 CHS

Weight
1.9 kg/m (-6.3%)
Depth
— mm
Ix
17,000 mm⁴ (-67%)

Heavier in Circular hollow sections

27×4.0 CHS

Weight
2.3 kg/m (+13%)
Depth
— mm
Ix
19,400 mm⁴ (-63%)

Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections

34×4.5 CHS

Weight
3.2 kg/m (+63%)
Depth
— mm
Ix
45,000 mm⁴ (-13%)
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Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology