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CHS 48.3×5 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 48.3×5 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 | 3.59 lb/ft | 5.34 kg/m |
| OD | 1.902 in | 48.300 mm |
| t | 0.197 in | 5.000 mm |
| Area | 1.05 in² | 680.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.39 in⁴ | 162,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.39 in⁴ | 162,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.41 in³ | 6,690.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.41 in³ | 6,690.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.57 in³ | 9,420.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.57 in³ | 9,420.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.61 in | 15.40 mm |
| ry | 0.61 in | 15.40 mm |
| J | 0.78 in⁴ | 323,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 48.3×5.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 76.1×2.9
- Weight
- 5.2 kg/m (-1.9%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 447,000 mm⁴ (+176%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 60.3×4
- Weight
- 5.6 kg/m (+3.9%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 282,000 mm⁴ (+74%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 48.3×5.6
- Weight
- 5.9 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 174,000 mm⁴ (+7.4%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology