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48×5.4 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
48×5.4 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 | 3.84 lb/ft | 5.71 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.213 in | 5.400 mm |
| Area | 1.13 in² | 728.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.41 in⁴ | 170,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.41 in⁴ | 170,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.43 in³ | 7,039.34 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.43 in³ | 7,039.34 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.61 in³ | 9,990.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.61 in³ | 9,990.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.60 in | 15.28 mm |
| ry | 0.60 in | 15.28 mm |
| J | 0.82 in⁴ | 340,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 48×5.4 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
89×2.6 CHS
- Weight
- 5.5 kg/m (-3.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 657,000 mm⁴ (+286%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
76×3.2 CHS
- Weight
- 5.8 kg/m (+0.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 488,000 mm⁴ (+187%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
60×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-42%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 177,000 mm⁴ (+4.1%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology