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CHS 273×16 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 273×16 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 | 67.87 lb/ft | 101.00 kg/m |
| OD | 10.748 in | 273.000 mm |
| t | 0.630 in | 16.000 mm |
| Area | 20.00 in² | 12,900.00 mm² |
| Ix | 257.07 in⁴ | 107,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 257.07 in⁴ | 107,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 47.84 in³ | 784,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 47.84 in³ | 784,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| rx | 3.58 in | 91.00 mm |
| ry | 3.58 in | 91.00 mm |
| J | 514.14 in⁴ | 214,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 273×16.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 406.4×10
- Weight
- 97.8 kg/m (-3.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 245,000,000 mm⁴ (+129%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 355.6×12.5
- Weight
- 106.0 kg/m (+5.0%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 199,000,000 mm⁴ (+86%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 355.6×6.3
- Weight
- 54.3 kg/m (-46%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 105,000,000 mm⁴ (-1.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology