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CHS 26.9×3.6 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 26.9×3.6 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 | 1.39 lb/ft | 2.07 kg/m |
| OD | 1.059 in | 26.900 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 0.41 in² | 264.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.04 in⁴ | 18,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.04 in⁴ | 18,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.08 in³ | 1,360.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.08 in³ | 1,360.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.12 in³ | 1,970.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.12 in³ | 1,970.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.33 in | 8.34 mm |
| ry | 0.33 in | 8.34 mm |
| J | 0.09 in⁴ | 36,600.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 26.9×3.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 33.7×2.6
- Weight
- 2.0 kg/m (-3.9%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 30,900 mm⁴ (+69%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 33.7×2.9
- Weight
- 2.2 kg/m (+6.3%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 33,600 mm⁴ (+84%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 26.9×3.2
- Weight
- 1.9 kg/m (-9.7%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 17,000 mm⁴ (-7.1%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology