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CHS 101.6×5.6 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Circular hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
CHS 101.6×5.6 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 | 8.94 lb/ft | 13.30 kg/m |
| OD | 4.000 in | 101.600 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 2.62 in² | 1,690.00 mm² |
| Ix | 4.68 in⁴ | 1,950,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.68 in⁴ | 1,950,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.34 in³ | 38,400.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.34 in³ | 38,400.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.15 in³ | 51,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.15 in³ | 51,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.34 in | 34.00 mm |
| ry | 1.34 in | 34.00 mm |
| J | 9.37 in⁴ | 3,900,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 101.6×5.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 88.9×6.3
- Weight
- 12.8 kg/m (-3.8%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,400,000 mm⁴ (-28%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 139.7×4
- Weight
- 13.4 kg/m (+0.8%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 3,930,000 mm⁴ (+102%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 88.9×10
- Weight
- 19.5 kg/m (+47%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,960,000 mm⁴ (+0.5%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology