Specifications of Prime Hot Rolled Mild Steel H Beam

Mild Steel (MS) H Beams are one of the most commonly used structural steel components in construction, industrial projects, and infrastructure. Known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and versatility, MS H Beams are widely applied in building frameworks, bridges, warehouses, and heavy machinery support structures. Understanding their specifications is crucial for engineers, architects, and procurement professionals to select the right product for their projects.
 

What is MS H Beam?

MS H Beam, or Mild Steel H Beam, is a structural steel beam with an “H” shaped cross-section. Unlike I-beams, H beams have wider flanges, providing better load distribution and stability, making them ideal for heavy load-bearing applications.
 

Specifications of Prime Hot Rolled Mild Steel H Beam

H-Beam(GB/JIS)
Normal Size(mm)	H*B(mm)	T1(mm)	T2(mm)	JIS Weight(Kg/m)	GB Weight(Kg/m)
100*100	100*100	6	8	16.9	17.2
120*120	125*125	6.5	9	23.6	23.8
150*75	150*75	5	7	14	14.3
150*100	148*100	6	9	20.7	21.4
150*150	150*150	7	10	31.1	31.9
175*90	175*90	5	8	18	18.2
175*175	175*175	7.5	11	40.4	40.3
194*150	194*150	6	9	29.9	31.2
200*100	198*99	4.5	7	17.8	18.5
	200*100	5.5	8	20.9	21.7
200*200	200*200	8	12	49.9	50.5
	200*204	12	12	56.2	56.7
250*125	248*124	5	8	25.1	25.8
	250*125	6	9	29	29.7
250*175	244*175	7	11	43.6	44.1
250*250	250*250	9	14	71.8	72.4
	250*255	14	14	81.6	82.2
300*150	298*149	5.5	8	32	32.6
	300*150	6.5	9	36.9	37.3
300*200	294*200	8	12	55.8	57.3
	298*201	9	14	64.4	65.9
300*300	300*300	10	15	93	94.5
	294*302	12	12	83.4	85
	300*305	15	15	105	106
350*175	346*174	6	9	41.2	41.8
	350*175	7	11	49.4	50
350*250	340*250	9	14	78.1	79.7
350*350	344*348	10	16	113	115
	350*350	12	19	135	137
400*200	396*199	7	11	56.1	56.7
	400*200	8	13	65.4	66
400*300	390*300	10	16	105	107
400*400	388*402	15	15	140	141
	394*398	11	18	147	147
	400*400	13	21	172	172
	400*408	21	21	197	197
	414*405	18	28	232	233
	428*407	20	35	283	284
450*200	446*199	8	12	65.1	66.7
	450*200	9	14	74.9	76.5
450*300	440*300	11	18	121	124
500*200	496*199	9	14	77.9	79.5
	500*200	10	16	88.2	89.6
	506*201	11	19	102	103
500*300	482*300	11	15	111	115
	488*300	11	18	125	129
600*200	600*200	11	17	103	106
	596*199	10	15	92.5	95.1
	606*201	12	20	118	120
600*300	582*300	12	17	133	137
	588*300	12	20	147	151
	594*305	14	23	170	175
700*300	692*300	13	20	163	166
	700*300	13	24	170	175
800*300	800*300	14	26	207	210
	808*302	16	30	241
900*300	890*299	15	23	210	213
	900*300	16	28	240	243
	912*302	18	34	283	286

How to Calculate MS H Beam Weight?

Collect this information, and insert in the following formula to calculate the weight(kg) of the MS H beam:
Weight (kg) = Length (m) * Cross-sectional area (m²) * Density (kg/m³)
where:-
Length of the Beam in Meters.
Cross-sectional area of the Beam in Square Meter.
Density of Mild Steel in Kilograms per Cubic Meter.
Density of Mild Steel is 7.85 kg/m³
 

International Standards and  Steel Grades of  MS H Beam

MS H Beams are manufactured to meet various global standards, ensuring compatibility and safety in different regions:
ASTM (USA): A36, A572 — common structural steel grades.
EN (Europe): S235, S275 — widely specified in civil and industrial construction.
JIS (Japan): SS400, SM490 — general structure and semi‑high strength grades.
GB (China): Q235B, Q345B — standard grades for structural applications.
Matching the steel grade with the project’s load, environmental, and fabrication requirements is essential for structural safety and longevity.
 

Conclusion

Mild Steel (MS) H Beams are a cornerstone material in structural engineering, blending strength, versatility, and cost‑effectiveness. Their standardized dimensions, global compliance with international standards, and reliable mechanical performance make them ideal for buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, and more.

To ensure optimal performance, always check mill test certificates, material grades, and fabrication standards provided by suppliers. A well‑specified MS H Beam can significantly enhance structural safety and efficiency in your next project.