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Structural Steel H Beam Sizes and Prices - Mill Direct
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Technical Specifications of Structural Steel H Beam Sizes and Prices
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Structural Steel H Beam | Hot-rolled wide flange H-section steel beam for structural applications |
| Material Grade | A36 / A992 / S235JR / S355JR / Q235B / Q345B / SS400 | ASTM A36 ≈ S235JR ≈ Q235B; ASTM A992 ≈ S355JR ≈ Q345B; JIS SS400 equivalent |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM A6 / EN 10034 / JIS G3192 / GB/T 11263 | Dimensional tolerances per ASTM A6 (US), EN 10034 (Europe), JIS G3192 (Japan), GB/T 11263 (China) |
| Chemical Composition (C) | ≤ 0.26% (A36) / ≤ 0.23% (Q345B) | Carbon content controls weldability and hardness |
| Chemical Composition (Mn, Si, P, S) | Mn ≤ 1.60%, Si ≤ 0.40%, P ≤ 0.035%, S ≤ 0.035% | Per ASTM A36 / EN 10025-2 S355JR typical values |
| Tensile Strength | 400–550 MPa (S235JR) / 470–630 MPa (S355JR) / 400–550 MPa (A36) | Per EN 10025-2 and ASTM A36; higher grades available upon request |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 235 MPa (S235JR / A36) / ≥ 345 MPa (S355JR / Q345B) | Minimum yield strength at thickness ≤ 16 mm per respective standards |
| Elongation | ≥ 20% (S235JR) / ≥ 22% (A36) / ≥ 20% (S355JR) | Longitudinal elongation at fracture per EN 10025-2 / ASTM A36 |
| Section Size Range (H × B) | 100×100 mm – 900×300 mm (HW/HM/HN series) | Web height (H) × flange width (B); covers light, medium and heavy series per GB/T 11263 / EN 10034 |
| Flange Thickness | 6 mm – 40 mm | Varies by section designation; heavier sections have thicker flanges for higher load capacity |
| Length | 6 m – 18 m (standard) / custom lengths available | Standard mill lengths 6 m, 9 m, 12 m; cut-to-length service available |
| Unit Weight Range | 8.0 kg/m – 270 kg/m | Indicative weight per meter; e.g., H100×100 ≈ 17.2 kg/m, H400×400 ≈ 172 kg/m |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled mill scale (black) / shot-blasted / primer-coated / galvanized | Standard delivery in mill scale; anti-corrosion treatment available per customer specification |
| Application | Building frames, bridges, industrial plants, columns, beams, crane rails, offshore structures | Widely used in civil, structural and heavy engineering construction worldwide |
| Certification | ISO 9001 / CE Marking / Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2) | Third-party inspection by SGS, BV, TÜV available; full traceability documentation provided |
| Packaging | Bundle with steel strip (3–5 MT per bundle) / bare / containerized | Seaworthy export packing; moisture-proof wrapping available for ocean freight |
| MOQ | 25 MT per order (mixed sizes acceptable) | FOB / CIF pricing available; price varies by grade, size, quantity and market conditions |
Structural Steel H Beam Sizes and Prices - Mill Direct
Understanding structural steel H beam sizes and prices is essential for engineers, contractors, and procurement managers working on construction, infrastructure, and industrial fabrication projects. H beams — also referred to as wide flange beams or W-beams — are among the most load-critical structural profiles in modern building design. Their characteristic H-shaped cross-section delivers superior bending resistance along both axes, making them indispensable in high-rise frames, bridge girders, heavy machinery bases, and portal frame warehouses. Sourcing directly from the mill eliminates distributor markups and ensures consistent metallurgical traceability. Whether you require standard sections or custom-cut lengths, having accurate dimensional data and current pricing benchmarks allows you to budget confidently and select the most cost-effective profile for your structural load requirements. This guide covers the full range of available sizes, key mechanical properties, applicable standards, and how to obtain mill-direct quotes tailored to your project volume.
What Are Structural Steel H Beam Sizes and Prices?
Structural steel H beams are hot-rolled steel sections with two parallel flanges connected by a perpendicular web, forming an "H" profile in cross-section. They are produced in accordance with standards such as ASTM A992, EN 10034, and GB/T 11263, and are available across a broad dimensional range — from compact 100×100 mm sections to heavy 900×300 mm profiles. Pricing varies based on section size, steel grade, order quantity, and prevailing mill rates, typically quoted per metric ton ex-works or CFR destination port.
Structural Steel H Beam Sizes and Prices — Technical Specifications
Standard ASTM A992 / EN 10025-2 S275/S355 / GB/T 11263 Q235B–Q345B
Yield Strength 345 MPa minimum (Grade 50 / S355) | 250 MPa minimum (Grade 36 / S275)
Tensile Strength 450–620 MPa per ASTM A992 | 470–630 MPa per EN 10025-2 S355
Density 7.85 g/cm³ at 20°C
Elongation ≥ 18% (longitudinal, gauge length 5.65√S₀)
Length Standard 6 m / 9 m / 12 m; custom cutting available
The table below presents commonly ordered H beam sizes with indicative unit weights and reference price ranges. All prices are approximate mill-direct indications per metric ton (USD) and subject to market fluctuation, quantity, and delivery terms.
| Section (H×B mm) | Web Thickness tw (mm) | Flange Thickness tf (mm) | Unit Weight (kg/m) | Cross-Section Area (cm²) | Indicative Price (USD/MT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 100 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 17.2 | 21.90 | 680 – 730 |
| 150 × 150 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 31.1 | 39.65 | 660 – 710 |
| 200 × 200 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 50.5 | 64.28 | 640 – 695 |
| 250 × 250 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 72.4 | 92.18 | 625 – 680 |
| 300 × 300 | 10.0 | 15.0 | 94.0 | 119.8 | 610 – 665 |
| 350 × 350 | 12.0 | 19.0 | 137.0 | 173.9 | 600 – 650 |
| 400 × 400 | 13.0 | 21.0 | 172.0 | 218.7 | 590 – 640 |
| 500 × 300 | 11.0 | 18.0 | 128.0 | 163.0 | 595 – 645 |
| 600 × 300 | 12.0 | 20.0 | 151.0 | 192.5 | 585 – 635 |
| 700 × 300 | 13.0 | 24.0 | 185.0 | 235.5 | 575 – 625 |
| 900 × 300 | 16.0 | 28.0 | 243.0 | 309.8 | 565 – 615 |
Moment of inertia (Ix) values range from approximately 383 cm⁴ for the 100×100 section up to 498,000 cm⁴ for the 900×300 heavy section, enabling precise structural calculations per AISC 360 or Eurocode 3 design methodologies. Surface finish options include bare mill scale, shot-blasted Sa 2.5, and hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123 for corrosion-critical environments.
Factors that directly influence the final delivered price include: steel grade selection (Q235B vs. Q345B vs. S355), flange and web tolerance class (Class A or B per EN 10034), heat treatment condition, mill test certificate requirements (EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2), and incoterms (FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP). Bulk orders exceeding 500 MT typically qualify for preferential mill-direct rates with lead times of 15–30 days ex-mill.
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