ASTM A500 Square & Rectangular Steel Tube
A purchasing guide for specifying cold-formed carbon steel square hollow section (SHS) and rectangular hollow section (RHS).
What ASTM A500 covers
ASTM describes A500/A500M as a specification for cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in round and shaped sections, including square and rectangular tube. Contract documents should identify the required edition rather than relying on the standard number alone.
Information needed for an ASTM A500 quotation
A standard number by itself is not enough to compare suppliers. Keep every quotation on the same dimensional, grade and document basis.
Supplier confirmation
The selected supplier should confirm the applicable edition, grade, dimensions, tolerances, manufacturing route, testing, marking, MTC and delivery condition before the order is accepted.
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Use the official standard for engineering decisions
This page is a buyer-oriented summary and does not reproduce or replace ASTM A500/A500M. Confirm the current contractual edition and obtain the official standard for technical acceptance.
ASTM A500/A500M official listingDoes ASTM A500 cover square and rectangular tube?
Yes. The standard covers cold-formed carbon steel structural tubing in round, square, rectangular and special shapes. The purchase order still needs to state the required shape, dimensions, wall thickness, grade and edition.
Is ASTM A500 the same as a general steel pipe standard?
No. ASTM A500 is used for structural tubing. The buyer should not compare it with products quoted to a different pipe or mechanical-tube standard without checking the intended application and acceptance requirements.
Can Jingtong confirm structural design suitability?
No. Jingtong coordinates sourcing information and supplier documents. The buyer's engineer remains responsible for structural design, load calculations and project approval.