HSS18x1/2 (HSS18x.500) – HSS Shapes - Round

HSS18x1/2 is an 18 in (457 mm) diameter round hollow section with a 1/2 in (13 mm) nominal wall, weighing 93.54 lb/ft (139.2 kg/m).

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.