HSS Shapes - Round - HSS3X.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 Weight7.35
Outside Diameter3.0
Nominal Thickness0.25

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix1.95
Zx1.79
Sx1.3
rx0.982
Iy1.95
Zy1.79
Sy1.3
ry0.982
J3.9
C2.6

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