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ISWB 500

Wide Flange Beam95.2 kg/m

Indian Standard Wide Flange Beam — IS 808:2021 | Depth 500mm × Width 250mm

Cross-Section (mm)
500250tw=9.9tf=14.7
Weight Calculator
95.2 kg/m × 6m × 1 =
571.2kg
0.571tonnes
Section Properties
Depth (D)500 mm
Width (B)250 mm
Web Thickness (tw)9.9 mm
Flange Thickness (tf)14.7 mm
Weight per Metre95.2 kg/m
Cross-sectional Area121.22 cm²
Moment of Inertia (Ixx)59379.7 cm⁴
Moment of Inertia (Iyy)5040.8 cm⁴
Section Modulus (Zxx)2375.2 cm³
Section Modulus (Zyy)403.3 cm³
Radius of Gyration (rxx)22.13 cm
Radius of Gyration (ryy)6.45 cm
Related Sections
ISWB 450
450mm × 200mm · 79.4 kg/m
Ixx 39603.6 cm⁴ · Zxx 1760.2 cm³
ISWB 550
550mm × 250mm · 112.5 kg/m
Ixx 83288.7 cm⁴ · Zxx 3028.7 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 ISWB 500 per metre?

ISWB 500 weighs 95.2 kg per metre as per IS 808. For a standard 6m length, the total weight would be 571.2 kg.

Q.What are the dimensions of ISWB 500?

ISWB 500 has a depth of 500mm, flange width of 250mm, web thickness of 9.9mm, and flange thickness of 14.7mm.

Q.What is the moment of inertia of ISWB 500?

The moment of inertia of ISWB 500 is Ixx = 59379.7 cm⁴ (major axis) and Iyy = 5040.8 cm⁴ (minor axis).

Q.When should I use ISWB 500?

ISWB 500 (Wide Flange Beam) is typically used for beams requiring higher lateral stiffness and crane girders. It provides a section modulus of Zxx = 2375.2 cm³, suitable for beams with moderate bending requirements.

Q.How much does a 6 metre ISWB 500 weigh?

A 6m length of ISWB 500 weighs 571.2 kg (0.571 tonnes). Weight formula: 95.2 kg/m × 6m = 571.2 kg.

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