HSS Shapes - Round - HSS2.500X.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 Weight6.01
Outside Diameter2.5
Nominal Thickness0.25

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Section Properties

PropertyValue
Ix1.08
Zx1.2
Sx0.862
rx0.806
Iy1.08
Zy1.2
Sy0.862
ry0.806
J2.15
C1.72

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