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CHS 168.3×6.3 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
UK Circular hollow sections · v2023.11
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
CHS 168.3×6.3 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 | 16.93 lb/ft | 25.20 kg/m |
| OD | 6.626 in | 168.300 mm |
| t | 0.248 in | 6.300 mm |
| Area | 4.98 in² | 3,210.00 mm² |
| Ix | 25.23 in⁴ | 10,500,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 25.23 in⁴ | 10,500,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 7.63 in³ | 125,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 7.63 in³ | 125,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 10.07 in³ | 165,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 10.07 in³ | 165,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.26 in | 57.30 mm |
| ry | 2.26 in | 57.30 mm |
| J | 50.69 in⁴ | 21,100,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 168.3×6.3.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 219.1×4.5
- Weight
- 23.8 kg/m (-5.6%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 17,500,000 mm⁴ (+67%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 114.3×10
- Weight
- 25.7 kg/m (+2.0%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 4,500,000 mm⁴ (-57%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 168.3×5.6
- Weight
- 22.5 kg/m (-11%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 9,480,000 mm⁴ (-9.7%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology