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ISMC 400

Medium Channel49.4 kg/m

Indian Standard Medium Channel — IS 808:2021 | Depth 400mm × Width 100mm

Cross-Section (mm)
400100tw=8.6tf=15.3
Weight Calculator
49.4 kg/m × 6m × 1 =
296.4kg
0.296tonnes
Section Properties
Depth (D)400 mm
Width (B)100 mm
Web Thickness (tw)8.6 mm
Flange Thickness (tf)15.3 mm
Weight per Metre49.4 kg/m
Cross-sectional Area62.93 cm²
Moment of Inertia (Ixx)20458.4 cm⁴
Moment of Inertia (Iyy)504.8 cm⁴
Section Modulus (Zxx)1022.9 cm³
Section Modulus (Zyy)63.9 cm³
Radius of Gyration (rxx)18.02 cm
Radius of Gyration (ryy)2.83 cm
Related Sections
ISMC 350
350mm × 100mm · 42.1 kg/m
Ixx 13630.3 cm⁴ · Zxx 778.9 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 ISMC 400 per metre?

ISMC 400 weighs 49.4 kg per metre as per IS 808. For a standard 6m length, the total weight would be 296.4 kg.

Q.What are the dimensions of ISMC 400?

ISMC 400 has a depth of 400mm, flange width of 100mm, web thickness of 8.6mm, and flange thickness of 15.3mm.

Q.What is the moment of inertia of ISMC 400?

The moment of inertia of ISMC 400 is Ixx = 20458.4 cm⁴ (major axis) and Iyy = 504.8 cm⁴ (minor axis).

Q.When should I use ISMC 400?

ISMC 400 (Medium Channel) is typically used for purlins, bracings, staircase stringers, and light frames. It provides a section modulus of Zxx = 1022.9 cm³, suitable for beams with moderate bending requirements.

Q.How much does a 6 metre ISMC 400 weigh?

A 6m length of ISMC 400 weighs 296.4 kg (0.296 tonnes). Weight formula: 49.4 kg/m × 6m = 296.4 kg.

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