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CHS 48.3×4.5 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 48.3×4.5 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 | 3.27 lb/ft | 4.86 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.177 in | 4.500 mm |
| Area | 0.96 in² | 619.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.36 in⁴ | 150,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.36 in⁴ | 150,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.38 in³ | 6,210.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.38 in³ | 6,210.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.53 in³ | 8,660.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.53 in³ | 8,660.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.61 in | 15.60 mm |
| ry | 0.61 in | 15.60 mm |
| J | 0.72 in⁴ | 300,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 48.3×4.5.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 60.3×3.2
- Weight
- 4.5 kg/m (-7.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 235,000 mm⁴ (+57%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 60.3×3.6
- Weight
- 5.0 kg/m (+3.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 259,000 mm⁴ (+73%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 48.3×4
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (-10%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 138,000 mm⁴ (-8.0%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology