Table for Weight Calculation of H-I-U-V Shaped Steel – Latest Standard

In order to support students, engineers, and anyone who wants to quickly and accurately calculate the weight of H, U, I, V-shaped steel sections, we would like to share with you a formula and a commonly used table (barem) for these calculations.

What makes it even more special is the availability of software that facilitates, simplifies, and speeds up the process of checking the weight of various steel sections. Let’s take a look at it right away.

Reasons for studying how to calculate the weight of steel sections in the construction field:

Steel is a crucial construction material widely used in the construction and manufacturing industries. Its strong properties and high load-bearing capacity have made it indispensable for creating structures that serve human life.

Understanding the specific weight of steel and various H-shaped steel sections is beneficial for investors and engineers to accurately measure the mass and meet their needs, avoiding unnecessary excess.

Moreover, the professional design process, through quantifying various drawings, requires engineers to apply precise calculations to obtain accurate results. This helps to minimize serious consequences during construction and avoid deviations from the initial design of the project.

Additionally, besides other types of steel sections, H-shaped steel has up to 2 different mass reference tables. This demands meticulous research from engineers to determine the appropriate steel mass for their specific usage needs.

Weight reference table for H, I, U, V, C-shaped steel sections.

In case you want to calculate on your own or have a quick reference without installing software, you can refer to the following:

Weight of I-shaped steel sections

I-shaped steel is a type of steel known for its high load-bearing capacity and widespread application in building structures. The product meets high-quality standards set by many leading countries worldwide. Specifically:

• Steel grade: CT3, … according to GOST 380 – 88 – Russia
• Steel grade: SS400, … according to JIS G 3101, SB410, 3010 – Japan
• Steel grade: SS400, Q235A, B, C, … according to JIS G3101, SB410, 3010 – China
• Steel grade: A36, … according to ASTM A36 – USA

Weight reference table for I-shaped steel sections.

Weight, specifications, and common dimensions of I-shaped steel
H (mm)	B(mm)	t1(mm)	t2 (mm)	L (mm)	W (kg/m)
100	55	4.5	6.5	6	9.46
120	64	4.8	6.5	6	11.50
150	75	5	7	12	14
198	99	4.5	7	12	18,2
200	100	5,5	8	12	21,3
250	125	6	9	12	29,6
298	149	5.5	8	12	32
300	150	6,5	9	12	36,7
346	174	6	9	12	41,4
350	175	7	11	12	49,6
396	199	7	11	12	56,6
400	200	8	13	12	66
446	199	8	13	12	66,2
450	200	9	14	12	76
496	199	9	14	12	79,5
500	200	10	16	12	89,6
500	300	11	18	12	128
596	199	10	15	12	94,6
600	200	11	17	12	106
600	300	12	20	12	151
700	300	13	24	12	185
800	300	14	26	12	210
900	300	16	28	12	240

Weight reference table for H-shaped steel.

H-shaped steel is constructed with a cross-section resembling the letter “H,” which creates a balanced design, increasing its load-bearing capacity significantly. As a result, the application of this product in the construction industry is highly prevalent.

Grade	SS400 – Q235B – A36 – S235JR – GR.A – GR.B
Standard	JIS G3101 – KD S3503 – ASTM – GB/T 700 – EN10025-2 – A131
Application	Warehouse structures, weighing beams. Shipbuilding, offshore platforms. Telecommunication towers, bridges, container frames. …and many other applications.
Source	Vietnam, Taiwan,Thailand, China, Korea,  Japan
Specification	Thickness  : 4.5 mm – 26 mm
	Length : 6,000 – 12,000 mm

Weight reference table for H-shaped steel.

Weight, specifications, and common dimensions of H-shaped steel.
H (mm)	B (mm)	t1(mm)	t2 (mm)	L (mm)	W (kg/m)
100	100	6	8	12	17,2
125	125	6.5	9	12	23,8
150	150	7	10	12	31,5
175	175	7.5	11	12	40.2
200	200	8	12	12	49,9
294	200	8	12	12	56.8
250	250	9	14	12	72,4
300	300	10	15	12	94
350	350	12	19	12	137
400	400	13	21	12	172
588	300	12	20	12	151

Weight of C-U shaped steel.

U-shaped steel is a product made from steel with the advantage of high tensile strength and strong resistance to vibrations, thanks to the inherent hardness and durability of steel. U-shaped steel can achieve an exceptional lifespan, lasting for hundreds of years.

U-shaped steel has a cross-sectional shape resembling the letter “U,” and it is utilized in various industries and construction projects. It possesses outstanding characteristics in terms of strength, diverse dimensions, and suitability for a wide range of applications and infrastructure construction projects.

Weight, specifications, and dimensions of U-shaped steel
H (mm)	B (mm)	t1(mm)	L (mm)	W (kg/m)
50			6	4,48
65			6	3,10
80	39	3.0	6	4,33
100	45	3,4	6	5,83
120	50	3,9	6	7,5
140	55	5	6	10,49
150	73	6,5	6	18,6
160			6/9/12	13,46
180	70	5,1	12	16.30
200	69	5,4	12	17,30
200	75	9	12	24,60
200	76	5,2	12	18,40
250	76	6	12	22,80
280	85	9,9	12	34,81
300	82	7	12	30,20
320	88	8	12	38,10

Weight of V-shaped steel.

V-shaped steel, also known as equal angle steel (V) or unequal angle steel (L), is widely used in various industries such as construction, shipbuilding, and other common industries.

Quality standards for V-shaped steel include JIS G3101:1999, TCVN 1656-75 (Vietnam), and JIS G3192:2000 – Japan.

V-shaped steel possesses typical advantages such as rigidity, high strength, excellent load-bearing capacity, and minimal deformation upon impact. This product is also hot-dip galvanized to enhance its corrosion resistance on the surface.

Weight reference table for V-shaped steel

Weight, specifications, and dimensions of V-shaped steel
H(mm)	B(mm)	T(mm)	L (mm)	W(kg/m)
20	20	3	6	0.382
25	25	3	6	1.12
25	25	4	6	145
30	30	3	6	1.36
30	30	4	6	1.78
40	40	3	6	1.85
40	40	4	6	2.42
40	40	5	6	2.97
50	50	3	6	2.5
50	50	4	6	2.7
50	50	5	6	3.6
60	60	5	6	4.3
63	63	4	6	3.8
63	63	5	6	4.6
63	63	6	6	5.4
65	65	6	6	5.7
70	70	5	6	5.2
70	70	6	6	6.1
75	75	6	6	6.4
75	75	8	6	8.7
80	80	6	6	7.0
80	80	7	6	8.51
80	80	8	6	9.2
90	90	8	6	10.90
100	100	7	6/9/12	10.48
100	100	8	6/9/12	11.83
100	100	10	6/9/12	15.0
100	100	12	6/9/12	17.8
120	120	8	6/9/12	14.7
125	125	9	6/9/12	17,24
125	125	10	6/9/12	19.10
125	125	12	6/9/12	22.70
130	130	9	6/9/12	17.9
130	130	12	6/9/12	23.4
130	130	15	6/9/12	36.75
150	150	12	6/9/12	27.3
150	150	15	9/12	33.60
175	175	12	9/12	31.8
175	175	15	9/12	39.4
200	200	15	9/12	45.3
200	200	20	9/12	59.7
200	200	25	9/12	73.6
250	250	25	9/12	93.7
250	250	35	9/12	129

Accurate formula for calculating the weight of structural steel

As mentioned earlier, knowing how to calculate the weight of structural steel per meter length is extremely necessary, as we may not always have access to weight charts readily available.

The detailed formula for calculating the volume of the V equal-sided structural steel is as follows:

The formula for calculating the weight of non-equal-sided V-shaped structural steel

The method to calculate the weight of square box-shaped structural steel.

The formula for calculating the weight of rectangular box-shaped structural steel.

The formula for calculating the weight of hollow round steel (steel tube):

Formula: M = (Outer Diameter OD – Wall Thickness) × Wall Thickness (mm) × Length (m) × 0.02466

• Example: 114mm (OD) × 4mm (wall thickness) × 6m (length)
• Calculation: (114-4) × 4 × 6 × 0.02466 = 65.102kg

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Conclusion

We hope that through the article we shared here about the weight of structural steel, everyone can gain more knowledge about different types of structural steel, enabling them to make confident and appropriate choices according to their needs.

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