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48×3.2 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
48×3.2 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 | 2.39 lb/ft | 3.56 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.126 in | 3.200 mm |
| Area | 0.70 in² | 453.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.28 in⁴ | 116,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.28 in⁴ | 116,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.29 in³ | 4,803.31 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.29 in³ | 4,803.31 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.40 in³ | 6,520.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.40 in³ | 6,520.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.63 in | 16.00 mm |
| ry | 0.63 in | 16.00 mm |
| J | 0.56 in⁴ | 232,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 48×3.2 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
60×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-7.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 177,000 mm⁴ (+53%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
42×4.0 CHS
- Weight
- 3.8 kg/m (+6.6%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 89,900 mm⁴ (-22%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
48×2.9 CHS
- Weight
- 3.2 kg/m (-8.6%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 107,000 mm⁴ (-7.8%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology