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ISHB 250

Heavy Beam51 kg/m

Indian Standard Heavy Beam — IS 808:2021 | Depth 250mm × Width 250mm

Cross-Section (mm)
250250tw=6.9tf=9.7
Weight Calculator
51 kg/m × 6m × 1 =
306.0kg
0.306tonnes
Section Properties
Depth (D)250 mm
Width (B)250 mm
Web Thickness (tw)6.9 mm
Flange Thickness (tf)9.7 mm
Weight per Metre51 kg/m
Cross-sectional Area64.99 cm²
Moment of Inertia (Ixx)9024.1 cm⁴
Moment of Inertia (Iyy)2951.1 cm⁴
Section Modulus (Zxx)721.9 cm³
Section Modulus (Zyy)236.1 cm³
Radius of Gyration (rxx)11.78 cm
Radius of Gyration (ryy)6.74 cm
Related Sections
ISHB 225
225mm × 225mm · 43.1 kg/m
Ixx 5930.6 cm⁴ · Zxx 527.2 cm³
ISHB 300
300mm × 250mm · 58.8 kg/m
Ixx 14594.6 cm⁴ · Zxx 973 cm³
Applicable IS Codes
IS 808:2021 — Hot Rolled Structural Steel SectionsIS 2062:2011 — Hot Rolled Structural SteelIS 800:2007 — General Construction in Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the weight of ISHB 250 per metre?

ISHB 250 weighs 51 kg per metre as per IS 808. For a standard 6m length, the total weight would be 306.0 kg.

Q.What are the dimensions of ISHB 250?

ISHB 250 has a depth of 250mm, flange width of 250mm, web thickness of 6.9mm, and flange thickness of 9.7mm.

Q.What is the moment of inertia of ISHB 250?

The moment of inertia of ISHB 250 is Ixx = 9024.1 cm⁴ (major axis) and Iyy = 2951.1 cm⁴ (minor axis).

Q.When should I use ISHB 250?

ISHB 250 (Heavy Beam) is typically used for columns and heavy-duty applications requiring wide flanges. It provides a section modulus of Zxx = 721.9 cm³, suitable for beams with moderate bending requirements.

Q.How much does a 6 metre ISHB 250 weigh?

A 6m length of ISHB 250 weighs 306.0 kg (0.306 tonnes). Weight formula: 51 kg/m × 6m = 306.0 kg.

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