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CHS 88.9×5.6 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 88.9×5.6 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 | 7.73 lb/ft | 11.50 kg/m |
| OD | 3.500 in | 88.900 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 2.28 in² | 1,470.00 mm² |
| Ix | 3.08 in⁴ | 1,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 3.08 in⁴ | 1,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.75 in³ | 28,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.75 in³ | 28,700.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.37 in³ | 38,900.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.37 in³ | 38,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.16 in | 29.50 mm |
| ry | 1.16 in | 29.50 mm |
| J | 6.13 in⁴ | 2,550,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus CHS 88.9×5.6.
Lighter in Circular hollow sections
CHS 114.3×4
- Weight
- 10.9 kg/m (-5.2%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 2,110,000 mm⁴ (+65%)
Heavier in Circular hollow sections
CHS 101.6×5
- Weight
- 11.9 kg/m (+3.5%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,770,000 mm⁴ (+38%)
Closest Iₓ in Circular hollow sections
CHS 101.6×3.6
- Weight
- 8.7 kg/m (-24%)
- Depth
- — mm
- Ix
- 1,330,000 mm⁴ (+3.9%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology