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CHS 48.3×3.6 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 48.3×3.6 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 | 2.67 lb/ft | 3.97 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 0.78 in² | 506.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.31 in⁴ | 127,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.31 in⁴ | 127,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.32 in³ | 5,260.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.32 in³ | 5,260.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.44 in³ | 7,210.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.44 in³ | 7,210.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.63 in | 15.90 mm |
| ry | 0.63 in | 15.90 mm |
| J | 0.61 in⁴ | 254,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 48.3×3.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 42.4×4
- Weight
- 3.8 kg/m (-4.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 89,900 mm⁴ (-29%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 60.3×2.9
- Weight
- 4.1 kg/m (+3.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 216,000 mm⁴ (+70%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 48.3×4
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 138,000 mm⁴ (+8.7%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology