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CHS 48.3×5.6 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 48.3×5.6 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 | 3.96 lb/ft | 5.90 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 1.16 in² | 751.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.42 in⁴ | 174,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.42 in⁴ | 174,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.44 in³ | 7,210.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.44 in³ | 7,210.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.63 in³ | 10,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.63 in³ | 10,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.60 in | 15.20 mm |
| ry | 0.60 in | 15.20 mm |
| J | 0.84 in⁴ | 348,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 48.3×5.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 76.1×3.2
- Weight
- 5.8 kg/m (-2.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 488,000 mm⁴ (+180%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 60.3×4.5
- Weight
- 6.2 kg/m (+4.9%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 309,000 mm⁴ (+78%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 48.3×5
- Weight
- 5.3 kg/m (-9.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 162,000 mm⁴ (-6.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology