ISHB 400 Dimensions & Weight

ISHB 400 is an IS 808 Indian Standard beam with an actual depth of 400 mm and a 250 mm flange, weighing 77.4 kg per metre (52.01 lb/ft) — commonly used for floor beams and roof framing.

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ISHB 400 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)400 mm15.748 in
Flange width (b)250 mm9.843 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density98.6 cm²15.28 in²
Mass77.4 kg/m52.01 lb/ft

Standard: IS 808. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does ISHB 400 weigh and cost?

ISHB 400 has a mass of 77.4 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 154.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
464 kg
Material cost
928.80

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