Upright size

3x3 in rack uprights: 5/8 in vs 1 in hardware and what fits

3x3 in uprights work out to 76.2 mm, 1.2 mm larger per side than 75 mm. They come with 5/8 in or 1 in hardware; the systems in each class and parts sold for them.

Also listed as 3x3, 3 x 3 in

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Short answer

A 3x3 in upright works out to 76.2 x 76.2 mm, calculated from 25.4 mm per inch, which is 1.2 mm larger per side than a 75 x 75 mm tube. 3x3 tubing comes in two hardware classes: 5/8 in (Rogue Monster Lite, REP PR-4000, Bells of Steel Hydra, PRx Profile CORE) and 1 in (Rogue Monster, REP PR-5000, Bells of Steel Manticore), and Titan's X-3 has 11/16 in holes. Pick an attachment version by hole or pin size as well as tube size.

Key facts

Nominal size
3 x 3 in[1][2]An advertised size, not a measurement.
Calculated other unit
76.2 x 76.2 mm (calculated from 25.4 mm per inch)[3][4]Bells of Steel also prints 3 x 3 in as 76.2 x 76.2 mm. A calculation, never a tolerance.
Often confused with
75 x 75 mm tubing: 3x3 in is 1.2 mm larger per side by label[3]The difference is between labels; it is not a fit tolerance.
Hole diameters makers list
5/8 in: Rogue SML-2, Bells of Steel Hydra, PRx Profile CORE. 1 in: Bells of Steel Manticore (keyholes with a 5/8 in opening), Titan TITAN Series (keyholes). 11/16 in: Titan X-3.[2][4][5][6][7]
Pin sizes makers list
5/8 in hardware: Rogue RML-690 and SML-2, REP PR-4000. 1 in hardware: Rogue RM-6, REP PR-5000. Parts: REP Round Sandwich J-cups 5/8 in; Rogue Ghost Roller J-Cups 2.0 in 5/8 in and 1 in versions.[8][2][1][9][10][11]A hardware class is a pin and bolt size, not a measured hole.
Spacing makers list
Rogue SML-2: Westside, 1 in through the bench and clean-pull zone, 2 in above and below. REP PR-4000: 2 in, 1 in in the bench zone. REP PR-5000: 2 in. PRx Profile CORE: 2 in front, 4 in side. Titan X-3: side holes every 6 in.[2][1][5][7]
Rack systems with this upright
Rogue SML-2, Monster Lite and Monster; REP PR-4000 and PR-5000; Titan X-3 and TITAN Series; Bells of Steel Hydra and Manticore; PRx Profile CORE and PRO[2][8][9][1][7][6][4][5][12]
Attachments sold for this size
Bells of Steel standard and Sandwich J-cups (Hydra and Manticore versions); REP Round Sandwich J-cups (4000 Series); Rogue Monster Safety Spotter Arms 2.0 and Monster Landmine 2.0 (Monster Series only); Bells of Steel change plate pegs; Synergee J-cups in a 3x3 version (3.4 in shelf)[13][14][10][15][16][17][18]
How to check yours
Measure the outside of the upright, then the hole diameter: it tells you whether you need a 5/8 in or a 1 in part. Then measure the center-to-center spacing where you will mount. For straps, Synergee tells buyers to measure the rack's inside depth.[19][3]Convert with 25.4 mm per inch; a converted figure is not a fit allowance.
Not confirmed
Not confirmedNo maker in our sources publishes a tube tolerance or coated outside size. Rogue gives no hole diameter for the RM-6 or RML-690.

Watch out for

  • 3x3 is not one system: the same tube comes with 5/8 in or 1 in hardware, and Titan's X-3 has 11/16 in holes. Order the version for your hole or pin size.
  • Bells of Steel says its Hydra standard J-cups fit other brands' racks only with true 3x3 in uprights and 5/8 in holes; both conditions must hold.
  • A 2020-era REP ISO arm FAQ describes 75 x 75 mm REP racks, while REP's rack guide lists its 4000 and 5000 Series as 3x3 in. A metric label is not the same size.

What fits

Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.

Rack pages for each 3x3 system: Rogue SML-2, Rogue Monster Lite, Rogue Monster, REP PR-4000, REP PR-5000, Titan X-3, Titan TITAN Series, Bells of Steel Hydra, Bells of Steel Manticore and PRx Profile.

Questions

Is 3x3 in the same as 75 mm?

No. Calculated from 25.4 mm per inch, 3 in is 76.2 mm, so a 3x3 in upright is 1.2 mm larger per side than a 75 x 75 mm tube by label. That difference is not a fit tolerance.[3]

Do all 3x3 attachments fit all 3x3 racks?

No. 3x3 racks come with 5/8 in or 1 in hardware, and makers limit fit further: Rogue lists its Monster spotter arms only for Monster Series units, and REP says it does not guarantee compatibility with other companies' products.[1][15][20]

How do I tell if my 3x3 rack is 5/8 in or 1 in?

Check the maker's spec first: REP lists 5/8 in hardware on the PR-4000 and 1 in on the PR-5000, and Rogue lists 5/8 in on the SML-2 and 1 in on the RM-6. Then measure a hole on your own upright.[1][2][9]

Sources

  1. Rack Guide · REP Fitness · Upright size, gauge, hole spacing, hardware size for PR-5000, PR-4000, PR-1100, PR-1000 (PR-1050 section truncated). · checked 9 Oct 2026
  2. SML-2 Rogue 90" Monster Lite Squat Stand · Rogue Fitness · SML-2 upright size, gauge, hole diameter, Westside pattern. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  3. SI Units - Length · NIST Office of Weights and Measures · Definition of the inch as exactly 25.4 mm. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  4. 2x2 vs 3x3 Power Rack: Will It Fit? · Bells of Steel · Bells of Steel tubing sizes, Hydra/Manticore hole sizes, Manticore side keyholes. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  5. Profile CORE Squat Rack · PRx Performance · Profile CORE upright, hole size, front/side spacing. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  6. Power Rack Comparison · Titan Fitness · Upright size, gauge, hole size, Westside yes/no for T-2, T-3, X-3, TITAN Series. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  7. Scratch and Dent - X-3 Series Bolt-Down Uprights 2-Pack · Titan Fitness · X-3 bolt-down upright size, 11/16 in holes, Westside front, 6 in side. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  8. Rogue RML-690 Power Rack · Rogue Fitness · RML-690 upright size, gauge, hardware size, Westside wording (Canada store page). · checked 9 Oct 2026
  9. Rogue RM-6 Monster Rack 2.0 · Rogue Fitness · RM-6 Monster Rack 2.0 steel, 1 in hardware, keyhole pattern, FAQ (Canada store page). · checked 9 Oct 2026
  10. Round Sandwich J-Cups · REP Fitness · 4000 Series round sandwich J-cups: 3 x 3 in / 5/8 in pins, 1,000 lb. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  11. Ghost Roller J-Cups 2.0 - 1" Pin · Rogue Fitness · 1 in pin version, Monster Series compatibility (Rogue UK store). · checked 9 Oct 2026
  12. Profile Accessories & Attachments · PRx Performance · PRx article listing which Profile attachments fit which Profile racks. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  13. Standard J-Cups · Bells of Steel · 60 mm, Hydra and Manticore J-cup versions, fit conditions and combined capacities. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  14. Sandwich J-Cups · Bells of Steel · Sandwich J-cup variants by upright/hole size, insert material, combined capacity. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  15. Monster Safety Spotter Arms 2.0 · Rogue Fitness · Compatibility, detent pins, drop-test claim for Monster spotter arms. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  16. Rogue Monster Landmine 2.0 · Rogue Fitness · Landmine fit, knob mount and no-lock warning, sleeve and bushing materials. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  17. Change Plate Storage Pegs · Bells of Steel · Change-plate peg variants, peg length, mounting, capacity absence. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  18. Synergee J-Cups · Synergee Fitness · J-cup sizes, hole converter, per-pair capacity, materials. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  19. Synergee Safety Straps · Synergee Fitness · Product specs and FAQ for Synergee safety straps. · checked 9 Oct 2026
  20. Warranty Information · REP Fitness · REP Fitness US warranty table, region limits, third-party compatibility and modification terms. · checked 9 Oct 2026

Next review due 8 Jan 2027.