HSS2.875X0.250 Dimensions & Weight
HSS2.875X0.250 is a round hollow section to AISC, 2.875 in outside diameter with a 0.250 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), weighing 7.02 lb per foot — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 4 HSS2.875 sizes listed here.
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HSS2.875X0.250 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 2.875 in | 73 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 0.250 in | 6.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.23 in | 5.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 2.06 in² | 13.3 cm² |
| Weight | 7.02 lb/ft | 10.4 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS2.875X0.250 weigh and cost?
HSS2.875X0.250 weighs 7.02 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $6.46 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS2.875X0.1253.67 lb/ft
- HSS2.875X0.1885.4 lb/ft
- HSS2.875X0.2035.8 lb/ft
- HSS3.500X0.2037.15 lb/ft
- HSS3.000X0.2507.35 lb/ft
- HSS3.500X0.1886.66 lb/ft
- HSS5.000X0.1256.51 lb/ft
- HSS3.500X0.2167.58 lb/ft
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