Steel Beam Sizes / Australia / CHS / 48×2.9 CHS
48×2.9 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
48×2.9 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 | 2.18 lb/ft | 3.25 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.114 in | 2.900 mm |
| Area | 0.64 in² | 414.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.26 in⁴ | 107,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.26 in⁴ | 107,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.27 in³ | 4,430.64 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.27 in³ | 4,430.64 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.37 in³ | 5,990.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.37 in³ | 5,990.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.63 in | 16.08 mm |
| ry | 0.63 in | 16.08 mm |
| J | 0.51 in⁴ | 214,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 48×2.9 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
34×4.5 CHS
- Weight
- 3.2 kg/m (-0.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 45,000 mm⁴ (-58%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
60×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (+1.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 177,000 mm⁴ (+65%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
42×4.9 CHS
- Weight
- 4.5 kg/m (+39%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 103,000 mm⁴ (-3.7%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology