ISWB 500 Dimensions & Weight

ISWB 500 is an IS 808 Indian Standard beam with an actual depth of 500 mm and a 250 mm flange, weighing 95.2 kg per metre (63.97 lb/ft) — commonly used for longer floor spans and transfer framing.

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ISWB 500 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)500 mm19.685 in
Flange width (b)250 mm9.843 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density121.3 cm²18.8 in²
Mass95.2 kg/m63.97 lb/ft

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

What does ISWB 500 weigh and cost?

ISWB 500 has a mass of 95.2 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 190.40 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
571 kg
Material cost
1,142.40

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