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60×2.9 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
60×2.9 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 | 2.76 lb/ft | 4.11 kg/m |
| OD | 2.374 in | 60.300 mm |
| t | 0.114 in | 2.900 mm |
| Area | 0.81 in² | 523.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.52 in⁴ | 216,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.52 in⁴ | 216,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.44 in³ | 7,164.18 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.44 in³ | 7,164.18 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.58 in³ | 9,560.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.58 in³ | 9,560.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.80 in | 20.32 mm |
| ry | 0.80 in | 20.32 mm |
| J | 1.04 in⁴ | 432,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 60×2.9 CHS.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
42×4.0 CHS
- Weight
- 3.8 kg/m (-7.6%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 89,900 mm⁴ (-58%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
76×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 4.2 kg/m (+1.9%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 363,000 mm⁴ (+68%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
60×2.3 CHS
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-20%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 177,000 mm⁴ (-18%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology