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CHS 26.9×2.6 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 26.9×2.6 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 | 1.05 lb/ft | 1.56 kg/m |
| OD | 1.059 in | 26.900 mm |
| t | 0.102 in | 2.600 mm |
| Area | 0.31 in² | 198.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.04 in⁴ | 14,800.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.04 in⁴ | 14,800.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.07 in³ | 1,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.07 in³ | 1,100.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.09 in³ | 1,540.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.09 in³ | 1,540.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.34 in | 8.64 mm |
| ry | 0.34 in | 8.64 mm |
| J | 0.07 in⁴ | 29,600.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 26.9×2.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 21.3×3.2
- Weight
- 1.4 kg/m (-8.3%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 7,680 mm⁴ (-48%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 26.9×2.9
- Weight
- 1.7 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 16,000 mm⁴ (+8.1%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 26.9×3.2
- Weight
- 1.9 kg/m (+20%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 17,000 mm⁴ (+15%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology