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CHS 406.4×12.5 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Circular hollow sections · v2026.1
CHS 406.4×12.5: 121 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
CHS 406.4×12.5 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 81.31 lb/ft | 121.00 kg/m |
| OD | 16.000 in | 406.400 mm |
| t | 0.492 in | 12.500 mm |
| Area | 24.03 in² | 15,500.00 mm² |
| Ix | 720.75 in⁴ | 300,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 720.75 in⁴ | 300,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 90.32 in³ | 1,480,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 90.32 in³ | 1,480,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 118.39 in³ | 1,940,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 118.39 in³ | 1,940,000 mm³ |
| rx | 5.47 in | 139.00 mm |
| ry | 5.47 in | 139.00 mm |
| J | 1,443.91 in⁴ | 601,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus CHS 406.4×12.5.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 355.6×14.2
- Weight
- 120.0 kg/m (-0.8%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 222,000,000 mm⁴ (-26%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 508×10
- Weight
- 123.0 kg/m (+1.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 485,000,000 mm⁴ (+62%)
Another Iₓ option in Circular hollow sections
CHS 406.4×11
- Weight
- 107.0 kg/m (-12%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 267,000,000 mm⁴ (-11%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology