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Bureau of Indian Standards · IS 808:1989 & IS 2062:2011

MS Channel Sizes & Weight Chart (ISMC 75 to 400)

Complete civil and structural engineering reference for mild steel channel weights per metre, web depth, flange width, flange thickness, sectional area, and section modulus (Zxx) per IS 808. Wholesale supply of primary (SAIL, RINL) and commercial MS channels across Punjab from our Jalandhar and Mandi Gobindgarh yards.

Standard Cross-Section • IS 808 Geometry

Understanding ISMC Channel Nomenclature & Weight Formula

ISMC stands for Indian Standard Medium Weight Channel. The number following ISMC denotes the total web depth D in millimetres. For example, ISMC 150 has a web depth of 150 mm and nominal unit weight of 16.80 kg/m.

Nominal Weight Formula: W ≈ [2 × B × tf + (D - 2 × tf) × tw] × 0.00785 kg/m, adjusted for standard root fillets (R1) per IS 808 geometry. Density of mild steel is 7.85 g/cm³.
Standard Commercial Lengths: Rolled to 11 to 12-metre standard commercial lengths (approx. 36 to 40 ft). Single piece weight = 12 × (Nominal kg/m). One 12m length of ISMC 150 weighs 201.6 kg.
Bureau of Indian Standards Specification Table

ISMC Channel Sizes, Dimensions & Weight Table (IS 808)

Comprehensive engineering table showing web depth (D), flange width (B), web thickness (tw), flange thickness (tf), weight per metre, 12m piece weight, sectional area, and section modulus (Zxx):

DesignationDepth D (mm)Flange B (mm)Web tw (mm)Flange tf (mm)Weight (kg/m)Weight / 12m (kg)Zxx (cm³)Typical Application
ISMC 7575404.87.57.1485.720.3Light purlins, window frames, solar racking, gates
ISMC 100100505.07.79.56114.737.3Roof purlins, light trusses, trailer chassis, railings
ISMC 125125655.38.213.10157.266.6Shed rafters, door frames, bracing, industrial stairs
ISMC 150150755.79.016.80201.6103.9Primary shed columns, warehouse rafters, truck bodies
ISMC 175175756.010.219.60235.2144.3Heavy truck chassis, gantry beams, industrial purlins
ISMC 200200756.211.422.30267.6183.0Multi-storey building columns, machine bases, mezzanines
ISMC 250250827.214.130.40364.8305.3Crane gantry girders, heavy mezzanine columns, flyovers
ISMC 300300907.813.636.30435.6454.8Heavy civil works, power plant framing, bridge stringers
ISMC 4004001008.815.350.10601.2760.4Industrial plant columns, heavy equipment support platforms

Weights per linear metre are standard nominal weights per IS 808:1989. Sourced from primary producers (SAIL, RINL/Vizag) and tested secondary rerollers. Test certificates supplied with every consignment.

Procurement Guide • Quality Differences

Primary vs Secondary MS Channels in Punjab — Key Differences

Primary Rolled Channels (SAIL / RINL / Jindal)

Manufactured from 100% virgin iron ore in integrated blast furnaces. Offers guaranteed minimum yield strength of 250 MPa (IS 2062 E250A), precise sectional weights, exact flange taper, and zero internal slag impurities. Mandated for bridge structures, government projects, and heavy industrial sheds.

  • • Strict adherence to rolling tolerances (±2.5%)
  • • Fully traceable heat numbers and official MTC
  • • Superior weldability and impact resistance

Secondary Rerolled Channels (Mandi Gobindgarh / Raipur)

Rerolled from induction furnace billets or re-heatable bloom crops in regional mills. Highly cost-effective for general structural fabrication, agricultural trailers, residential gates, boundary trusses, and warehouse mezzanine purlins where strict tensile certification is not mandatory.

  • • Price advantage of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per MT
  • • Readily available in small piece bundles
  • • Available with computerized weighbridge slips
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — MS Channel Sizes & Specifications

What does ISMC stand for in steel channels?

ISMC stands for Indian Standard Medium Weight Channel, designated under Bureau of Indian Standards code IS 808:1989. For example, ISMC 150 designates an Indian Standard Medium Channel with a web depth of 150 mm and nominal weight of 16.8 kg per metre.

What is the weight per metre of ISMC 100, 150, and 200?

Per IS 808: ISMC 100 weighs 9.56 kg/m (114.7 kg per 12m piece); ISMC 150 weighs 16.8 kg/m (201.6 kg per 12m piece); and ISMC 200 weighs 22.3 kg/m (267.6 kg per 12m piece).

What standard commercial lengths are MS channels available in Punjab?

MS channels in Punjab are primarily supplied in standard 11 to 12-metre commercial lengths (approx. 36 to 40 feet). Custom lengths can also be supplied for large industrial sheds, PEB rafters, and truck body fabrications.

What is the difference between primary and secondary MS channels?

Primary channels rolled by integrated steel plants (SAIL, RINL/Vizag) guarantee pure virgin iron ore feedstock, precise flange taper, and strict IS 2062 E250 mechanical properties. Secondary channels rerolled in Mandi Gobindgarh or Raipur offer lower price points suitable for non-critical fabrications.

Are mill test certificates (MTC) provided with MS channel orders?

Yes. Bhagwati Trading Co. provides manufacturer test certificates (MTC) with heat numbers matching the channel markings, along with computerized weighbridge slips and 18% GST tax invoices with every dispatch across Punjab.

Commercial Supply & Delivery Across Punjab

MS Channel Wholesale Supply Across Punjab Cities

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