273x12.7mm  Steel round hss ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C

10.748" × 0.500" (Ø273×12.7 mm) ASTM A500 Grade B/C Round HSS

273x12.7mm Steel round hss in ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C to ASTM A500/A500M, with an uncoated steel surface suitable for further processing or painting. Nominal weight 81.526233 kg/m.

Minimum order

Minimum 10 t per size. If the size is already in the current production cycle, we can accept orders from 5 t. Standard length 6 m; 4–12 m on request. We confirm the minimum, lead time and grade in your quote.

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Minimum order: 10 t per size (from 5 t if the size is in production)

Weight per meter:81.526 kg/m
Total length:6 meters
Total weight:489.157 kg

Applications & Usage

This extra heavy-duty industrial Steel round hss is commonly specified for heavy structural supports, load-bearing frames, and demanding industrial applications. The 12.7mm wall thickness provides exceptional structural integrity while maintaining workability. The natural mill finish provides a cost-effective solution for applications where aesthetics are secondary. Available in standard lengths of 6m, this profile can be easily cut, drilled, and welded to suit your specific requirements.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValue
DimensionsØ 273mm × 12.7mm wall
Weight per Meter81.526 kg/m
MaterialSteel
Alloy/GradeASTM A500 Grade B, C
StandardASTM A500/A500M
Standard Length6m
OD × Wall (inch)10.748 × 0.500 in
Weight (lb/ft)54.78 lb/ft
Minimum Order per Size10 t
Cut-to-Length Range4000 – 12000 mm

Section Properties

Calculated with the AISC design wall thickness (0.93 × nominal); mass and length per tonne use the nominal wall.

PropertyValue
Cross-sectional area(A)96.9 cm²
Second moment of area(I)8281 cm⁴
Radius of gyration(i)9.24 cm
Elastic section modulus(Wel)607 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl)806 cm³
Torsional inertia constant(It)16563 cm⁴
Torsional modulus constant(Ct)1213 cm³
Surface area per metre(As)0.858 m²/m
Length per tonne12.3 m

Grade strength and capacity

Minimum strength of each grade this size is rolled in, with the indicative capacity calculated on the AISC design wall (0.93 × nominal).

GradeMin. yieldTensileBending Wel·fyAxial A·fy
Grade B42 ksi (290 MPa)58 ksi (400 MPa)176 kNm · 130 kip·ft2811 kN · 632 kips
Grade C46 ksi (315 MPa)62 ksi (425 MPa)191 kNm · 141 kip·ft3053 kN · 686 kips

Indicative values from nominal dimensions: Wel × fy and A × fy, without buckling, cross-section class or partial safety factors. Not a design check.

Nearest metric size to EN 10219: Ø273 × 12.5 mm →