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42×2.0 CHS Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
ASNZS Circular hollow sections · v2019.11
42×2.0 CHS: 1.994 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
42×2.0 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 | 1.34 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
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, 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%)
Another Iₓ option in Circular hollow sections
34×4.5 CHS
- Weight
- 3.2 kg/m (+63%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 45,000 mm⁴ (-13%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology