HSS3.000X0.250 Dimensions & Weight
HSS3.000X0.250 is a round hollow section to AISC, 3 in outside diameter with a 0.250 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), weighing 7.35 lb per foot — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 7 HSS3.000 sizes listed here.
HSS3.000X0.250 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 3 in | 76.2 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 | 2.16 in² | 13.9 cm² |
| Weight | 7.35 lb/ft | 10.9 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS3.000X0.250 weigh and cost?
HSS3.000X0.250 weighs 7.35 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $6.76 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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