HSS18x3/8 (HSS18x.375) – HSS Shapes - Round

HSS18x3/8 is an 18 in (457 mm) diameter round hollow section with a 3/8 in (10 mm) nominal wall, weighing 70.66 lb/ft (105.2 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.

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Dimensions

PropertyValue
Nominal Weight (lb/ft)70.66
Outside Diameter (in)18.0
Nominal Thickness (in)0.375

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix (in⁴)754
Zx (in³)109
Sx (in³)83.8
rx (in)6.24
Iy (in⁴)754
Zy (in³)109
Sy (in³)83.8
ry (in)6.24
J (in⁴)1510
C (in³)168

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