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CHS 168.3×5.6 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Circular hollow sections · v2026.1
CHS 168.3×5.6: 22.5 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
CHS 168.3×5.6 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15.12 lb/ft | 22.50 kg/m |
| OD | 6.626 in | 168.300 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 4.43 in² | 2,860.00 mm² |
| Ix | 22.78 in⁴ | 9,480,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 22.78 in⁴ | 9,480,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 6.90 in³ | 113,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 6.90 in³ | 113,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 9.03 in³ | 148,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 9.03 in³ | 148,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.27 in | 57.60 mm |
| ry | 2.27 in | 57.60 mm |
| J | 45.65 in⁴ | 19,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus CHS 168.3×5.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 114.3×8
- Weight
- 21.0 kg/m (-6.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 3,790,000 mm⁴ (-60%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 101.6×10
- Weight
- 22.6 kg/m (+0.4%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 3,050,000 mm⁴ (-68%)
Another Iₓ option in Circular hollow sections
CHS 139.7×10
- Weight
- 32.0 kg/m (+42%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 8,620,000 mm⁴ (-9.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology