HSS2.500X0.125 Dimensions & Weight
HSS2.500X0.125 is a round hollow section to AISC, 2.5 in outside diameter with a 0.125 in nominal wall (0.116 in design wall per AISC), weighing 3.17 lb per foot — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the lightest of the 3 HSS2.500 sizes listed here.
HSS2.500X0.125 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 2.5 in | 63.5 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 0.125 in | 3.2 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.12 in | 2.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 0.93 in² | 6 cm² |
| Weight | 3.17 lb/ft | 4.7 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS2.500X0.125 weigh and cost?
HSS2.500X0.125 weighs 3.17 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $2.92 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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