HSS Shapes - Round - HSS4X.250

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.

Dimensions

PropertyValue
Nominal Weight10.0
Outside Diameter4.0
Nominal Thickness0.25

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix4.91
Zx3.31
Sx2.45
rx1.33
Iy4.91
Zy3.31
Sy2.45
ry1.33
J9.82
C4.91

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