HSS3x.203 – HSS Shapes - Round

HSS3x.203 is a 3 in (76 mm) diameter round hollow section with a 0.203 in (5 mm) nominal wall, weighing 6.07 lb/ft (9.0 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)6.07
Outside Diameter (in)3.0
Nominal Thickness (in)0.203

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix (in⁴)1.66
Zx (in³)1.5
Sx (in³)1.1
rx (in)0.996
Iy (in⁴)1.66
Zy (in³)1.5
Sy (in³)1.1
ry (in)0.996
J (in⁴)3.31
C (in³)2.21

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