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CHS 42.4×2.6 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 42.4×2.6 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 | 1.71 lb/ft | 2.55 kg/m |
| OD | 1.669 in | 42.400 mm |
| t | 0.102 in | 2.600 mm |
| Area | 0.50 in² | 325.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.16 in⁴ | 64,600.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.16 in⁴ | 64,600.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.19 in³ | 3,050.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.19 in³ | 3,050.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.25 in³ | 4,120.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.25 in³ | 4,120.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| ry | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| J | 0.31 in⁴ | 129,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 42.4×2.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 33.7×3.2
- Weight
- 2.4 kg/m (-5.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 36,000 mm⁴ (-44%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 33.7×3.6
- Weight
- 2.7 kg/m (+4.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 39,100 mm⁴ (-39%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 42.4×2.9
- Weight
- 2.8 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 70,600 mm⁴ (+9.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology