Indian Standard Light Beam — IS 808:2021 | Depth 500mm × Width 180mm
ISLB 500 weighs 67.8 kg per metre as per IS 808. For a standard 6m length, the total weight would be 406.8 kg.
ISLB 500 has a depth of 500mm, flange width of 180mm, web thickness of 9.2mm, and flange thickness of 14.2mm.
The moment of inertia of ISLB 500 is Ixx = 43239.5 cm⁴ (major axis) and Iyy = 1051.1 cm⁴ (minor axis).
ISLB 500 (Light Beam) is typically used for secondary beams, light-duty beams, and window/door lintels. It provides a section modulus of Zxx = 1729.6 cm³, suitable for beams with moderate bending requirements.
A 6m length of ISLB 500 weighs 406.8 kg (0.407 tonnes). Weight formula: 67.8 kg/m × 6m = 406.8 kg.