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CHS 101.6×5 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 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 | 8.00 lb/ft | 11.90 kg/m |
| OD | 4.000 in | 101.600 mm |
| t | 0.197 in | 5.000 mm |
| Area | 2.36 in² | 1,520.00 mm² |
| Ix | 4.25 in⁴ | 1,770,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.25 in⁴ | 1,770,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.13 in³ | 34,900.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.13 in³ | 34,900.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.85 in³ | 46,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.85 in³ | 46,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.35 in | 34.20 mm |
| ry | 1.35 in | 34.20 mm |
| J | 8.53 in⁴ | 3,550,000 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.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 88.9×5.6
- Weight
- 11.5 kg/m (-3.4%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,280,000 mm⁴ (-28%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 139.7×3.6
- Weight
- 12.1 kg/m (+1.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 3,570,000 mm⁴ (+102%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 88.9×8
- Weight
- 16.0 kg/m (+34%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,680,000 mm⁴ (-5.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology