ISHB 150 Weight, Dimensions and IS 808 Properties
ISHB 150 weighs 29.8 kg per metre as per IS 808:1989.
- One 6-metre length weighs 178.8 kg · one 12-metre length weighs 357.6 kg
- Overall depth 150 mm · flange width 150 mm · web thickness 5.4 mm
- Cross-sectional area 3,794 mm² · Ixx = 1,504.8 cm⁴
ISHB 150 is the smallest heavy beam section in IS 808:1989. At 29.8 kg/m with equal depth and flange width of 150 mm, it is primarily used as a column in light-to-medium structural frames. The equal depth-to-flange ratio gives ISHB 150 a high weak-axis stiffness compared to an ISMB of similar weight, making it efficient for column applications where biaxial loading or low slenderness is required.
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IS 808:1989 Dimensions and Sectional Properties
| Property | Symbol | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall depth | D | mm | 150 |
| Flange width | B | mm | 150 |
| Web thickness | tw | mm | 5.4 |
| Flange thickness | tf | mm | 9.0 |
| Cross-sectional area | A | mm² | 3,794 |
| Mass per metre | — | kg/m | 29.8 |
| Moment of inertia (x–x) | Ixx | cm⁴ | 1,504.8 |
| Moment of inertia (y–y) | Iyy | cm⁴ | 506.2 |
| Elastic section modulus (x–x) | Zxx | cm³ | 200.6 |
| Elastic section modulus (y–y) | Zyy | cm³ | 67.5 |
| Radius of gyration (x–x) | rxx | cm | 6.30 |
| Radius of gyration (y–y) | ryy | cm | 3.65 |
Dimensions and properties as per IS 808:1989 (reaffirmed 2021). Mass tolerance: ±2.5% per piece per IS 808.
Common Applications of ISHB 150
ISHB 150 is used as columns in light industrial structures up to 4 m height, secondary columns in mezzanine frames, column sections in prefabricated steel buildings, and stanchions in heavy machinery bases. Unlike ISMB sections which are optimised for beam bending, ISHB 150's equal 150 × 150 mm profile provides balanced stiffness about both axes — valuable where columns experience loading in two directions. SAIL and Tata Steel supply ISHB 150 in IS 2062 E250 grade from standard stock at major structural steel stockists.
Worked Example
A structural designer in Ahmedabad specifies 20 secondary columns of ISHB 150, each 3.5 m tall, for a light industrial mezzanine floor. Total length = 20 × 3.5 = 70 m. Weight = 70 × 29.8 = 2,086 kg (2.086 tonnes). At a market rate of ₹62,000 per tonne (Ahmedabad, May 2026), the material cost is approximately ₹1,29,335 before base plates, cap plates, and erection.
Related ISHB Sections
ISHB 150 is the smallest ISHB section in IS 808:1989. Compare with the next larger size: ISHB 200 (40.0 kg/m). For ISMB beam sections see the Section Reference Library →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of ISHB 150 per metre?
ISHB 150 weighs 29.8 kg per metre as specified in IS 808:1989. For a standard 6-metre length, the total weight is 178.8 kg. For a 12-metre length, total weight is 357.6 kg.
ISHB 150 ka weight per meter kitna hota hai?
IS 808:1989 standard ke according, ISHB 150 ka weight 29.8 kg/m hota hai. 6 metre ki ek length ka total weight 178.8 kg hoga. Zyada accurate calculation ke liye upar diya gaya calculator use karein.
What are the dimensions of ISHB 150?
ISHB 150 per IS 808:1989 has an overall depth of 150 mm, flange width of 150 mm, web thickness of 5.4 mm, and flange thickness of 9.0 mm. The cross-sectional area is 3,794 mm².
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