HSS Shapes - Round - HSS12x.500
Round HSS are closed, circular tube sections, sharing the torsional and biaxial strength advantages of rectangular HSS but in a circular profile that's often preferred where appearance matters — exposed columns, canopy supports, and architectural framing — as well as more utilitarian uses like handrail posts and bollards. The circular shape distributes compressive and torsional loads evenly in every direction, making round HSS a strong, materially efficient choice wherever a round column or post is wanted rather than a square or rectangular one.
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Dimensions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Weight | 61.47 |
| Outside Diameter | 12.0 |
| Nominal Thickness | 0.5 |
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Section Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ix | 281 |
| Zx | 61.9 |
| Sx | 46.8 |
| rx | 4.08 |
| Iy | 281 |
| Zy | 61.9 |
| Sy | 46.8 |
| ry | 4.08 |
| J | 561 |
| C | 93.3 |
Full sortable table: Section properties table for this family
