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48×4.0 CHS Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
ASNZS Circular hollow sections · v2019.11
48×4.0 CHS: 4.372 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
48×4.0 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 | 2.94 lb/ft | 4.37 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| Area | 0.86 in² | 557.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.33 in⁴ | 138,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.33 in⁴ | 138,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.35 in³ | 5,714.29 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.35 in³ | 5,714.29 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.48 in³ | 7,870.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.48 in³ | 7,870.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.62 in | 15.74 mm |
| ry | 0.62 in | 15.74 mm |
| J | 0.66 in⁴ | 275,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 48×4.0 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
76×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 4.2 kg/m (-4.3%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 363,000 mm⁴ (+163%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
42×4.9 CHS
- Weight
- 4.5 kg/m (+3.6%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 103,000 mm⁴ (-25%)
Another Iₓ option in Circular hollow sections
48×3.2 CHS
- Weight
- 3.6 kg/m (-19%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 116,000 mm⁴ (-16%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology