HSS5.5x.258 – HSS Shapes - Round

HSS5.5x.258 is a 5.5 in (140 mm) diameter round hollow section with a 0.258 in (7 mm) nominal wall, weighing 14.46 lb/ft (21.5 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)14.46
Outside Diameter (in)5.5
Nominal Thickness (in)0.258

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix (in⁴)13.7
Zx (in³)6.64
Sx (in³)5
rx (in)1.86
Iy (in⁴)13.7
Zy (in³)6.64
Sy (in³)5
ry (in)1.86
J (in⁴)27.5
C (in³)10

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