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CHS 48.3×2.9 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 48.3×2.9 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 | 2.18 lb/ft | 3.25 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.114 in | 2.900 mm |
| Area | 0.64 in² | 414.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.26 in⁴ | 107,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.26 in⁴ | 107,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.27 in³ | 4,430.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.27 in³ | 4,430.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.37 in³ | 5,990.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.37 in³ | 5,990.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.63 in | 16.10 mm |
| ry | 0.63 in | 16.10 mm |
| J | 0.51 in⁴ | 214,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 48.3×2.9.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 33.7×4.5
- Weight
- 3.2 kg/m (-0.3%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 45,000 mm⁴ (-58%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 42.4×3.6
- Weight
- 3.4 kg/m (+5.8%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 83,300 mm⁴ (-22%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 48.3×3.2
- Weight
- 3.6 kg/m (+9.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 116,000 mm⁴ (+8.4%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology