ISMC 400 Dimensions & Weight
ISMC 400 is an IS 808 Indian Standard channel with an actual depth of 400 mm and a 100 mm flange, weighing 49.4 kg per metre (33.2 lb/ft) — commonly used for stair stringers, lintels, trimmers, and edge framing. It is the heaviest of the 11 ISMC sizes listed here.
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ISMC 400 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Flange width (b) | 100 mm | 3.937 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 62.9 cm² | 9.75 in² |
| Mass | 49.4 kg/m | 33.2 lb/ft |
Standard: IS 808. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does ISMC 400 weigh and cost?
ISMC 400 has a mass of 49.4 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 98.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- ISMC 756.8 kg/m
- ISMC 1009.2 kg/m
- ISMC 12512.7 kg/m
- ISMC 15016.4 kg/m
- ISMC 17519.1 kg/m
- ISMC 20022.1 kg/m
- ISMC 22525.9 kg/m
- ISMC 25030.4 kg/m
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