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HSS4.500x0.237

HSS4.500x0.237 Round HSS

  • ASTM A500/A500M
  • Design: AISC 360:2022
  • Unverified
Weight Surface area Equivalents XML
Mass16.08kg/m
A1,912mm²
Ix2.83110⁶ mm⁴
Zx49.510³ mm³
HSS4.500x0.237 cross-section
Cross-section drawn to scale from nominal dimensions. Cross-hair marks the centroid.

Dimensions

ParameterSymbolValueUnitUS customaryData
Outside diameterD114.3mm4.500 inU
Thicknesst6.0mm0.237 inU
Design wall thickness (0.93t)tdes5.6mm0.220 inC

Section Properties

ParameterSymbolValueUnitUS customaryData
General
Mass per metreWeight based on nominal wall thickness; all other properties use tdes = 0.93t (AISC 360 B4.2) mass16.08kg/m10.80 lb/ftC
Gross area A1,912mm²2.96 in²C
About x-axis (major)
Second moment of area Ix Ix2.83110⁶ mm⁴6.8 in⁴C
Elastic section modulus Zx (min) Zx49.510³ mm³3.02 in³C
Plastic section modulus Sx Sx66.210³ mm³4.04 in³C
Radius of gyration rx rx38.5mm1.515 inC
About y-axis (minor)
Second moment of area Iy Iy2.83110⁶ mm⁴6.8 in⁴C
Elastic section modulus Zy (min) Zy49.510³ mm³3.02 in³C
Plastic section modulus Sy Sy66.210³ mm³4.04 in³C
Radius of gyration ry ry38.5mm1.515 inC
Torsion & warping
Torsion constant JExact (2I) J5.66310⁶ mm⁴13.6 in⁴C
Surface area
External surface area extArea0.359m²/m1.178 ft²/ftC
Internal surface area intArea0.324m²/m1.063 ft²/ftC

Nominal designation mass 16.06 kg/m; calculated 16.08 kg/m (+0.1%).

Steel Grades

GradeStandard fy MPafu MPa NoteData
A500 Grade C (round) ASTM A500/A500M 317 425 Common grade for round HSS U

Strengths shown for governing thickness t = 6.0 mm. Density 7850 kg/m³, E = 200 000 MPa.

Where to buy

Producers of Hollow sections & pipes – local mills first. Buy direct from the mill for large tonnages, or through a steel distributor / stockist for small quantities and cut lengths.

Nucor

United States · Charlotte, North Carolina

Local producer

Standards: ASTM A500, ASTM A1085

Buying checklist
  • Specify the section designation, product standard and steel grade exactly (e.g. "HSS4.500x0.237 – ASTM A500/A500M – A500 Grade C (round)").
  • Ask for mill test certificates (EN 10204 type 3.1 or equivalent) traceable to the heat number.
  • Sections from another standard system are not automatically equivalent – have the engineer approve any substitution.
  • Check availability, minimum order quantity, stock lengths, lead time and delivery terms with the mill or distributor.

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Source & Verification

Source publisher
Pending verification – nominal dimensions entered by the application developer
Source document
ASTM A500/A500M and AISC Shapes Database (round HSS)
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Last updated
2026-10-12
Verification status
Unverified

Typical grade: A500 Gr C. Nominal dimensions require verification against ASTM A500/A500M and AISC Shapes Database (round HSS) and the manufacturer catalogue.

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