Beam Prices Today

A mild steel beam is a structural steel beam widely used in construction, industrial buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. These beams are designed to bear loads, provide structural support, and ensure stability in buildings. Structural steel beams come in various profiles, including steel H beam, steel I beam, and stainless steel H beam / I beam, each suited for specific load-bearing requirements.

The minimum percentage of steel in beam as per IS 456 ensures adequate reinforcement for concrete structures, while the steel bars in a concrete beam are embedded to resist bending and shear forces effectively.

Note: Beam prices are listed per metric tonne (1 MT = 1,000 kg). To estimate the per-kg rate, simply divide the quoted MT price by 1,000 for an easy comparison.

Steel beams are classified based on their cross-sectional shape and load-bearing capacity:

• I-Beam / H-Beam: Commonly used in industrial buildings and bridges due to high moment of inertia and load-carrying efficiency.
• Plinth Beam / Lintel Beam: Used in foundations and masonry walls to distribute loads.
• Stainless Steel H Beam / I Beam: Provides corrosion resistance for marine or chemical plant applications.

Steel beam sizes vary depending on span, loading, and structural requirements. Standard dimensions are available for steel I beam and steel H beam across various Indian and international standards.

Design & Reinforcement

Steel beam design is critical to structural safety and cost efficiency. Key factors include:
• Minimum steel in beam as per IS 456: Ensures reinforcement percentage meets standards.
• Beam steel reinforcement: Includes longitudinal bars and stirrups to resist bending and shear.
• Percentage of steel in beam: Typically ranges from 0.8% to 2% depending on span, load, and type of beam.
• Plinth beam steel design / plinth beam steel details: Ensures proper foundation support and prevents settlement.

Mild steel beams and other structural steel beams are used extensively in:

• Buildings & Construction: High-rise buildings, residential, and commercial structures.
• Industrial Projects: Factories, warehouses, and sheds.
• Bridges & Infrastructure: For long-span support and load distribution.
• Marine & Chemical Structures: Stainless steel beams for corrosion-prone environments.

Standard grades offered include IS 2062 E250 / E350 for mild steel beams and 304 stainless steel for corrosion-resistant applications.

Key MS Beam Manufacturing & Distribution Hubs in India

• Raipur (Chhattisgarh):One of India’s largest structural steel hubs, home to integrated plants producing ISMB, H-beam, and joist sections from in-house billets and sponge iron. Known for consistent quality and high production volumes.
• Durgapur & Burnpur (West Bengal): Major eastern centers for hot-rolled structural products, supplying wide-flange beams and joists to eastern and northeastern infrastructure projects.
• Mandi Gobindgarh (Punjab): Northern India’s steel re-rolling cluster, offering fast-moving ISMB, ISJC, and ISHB sections to Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh markets.
• Mumbai & Ahmedabad (Maharashtra / Gujarat): Important distribution and stockyard zones for structural steel, ensuring quick delivery of MS I-beams, H-beams, and parallel flange beams to industrial and construction sectors.
• Bhilai (Chhattisgarh):Houses one of India’s oldest integrated steel plants (SAIL-BSP) manufacturing heavy and medium structural beams used in bridges, railways, and industrial sheds.
• Jamshedpur (Jharkhand): Integrated steel production center where primary-grade beams are rolled with high precision and mechanical uniformity, catering to premium infrastructure and automotive applications.
• Hyderabad & Chennai (South India): Regional demand centers for construction and fabrication , supported by beam traders and service centers offering cut-to-length and ready-to-use supply options.

Note: Weights are per metre based on ISMB standard sections using steel density 7.85.

Section (ISMB)	Weight per metre (kg/m)
ISMB 100 × 50	9.6
ISMB 125 × 70	13.3
ISMB 150 × 75	16.8
ISMB 175 × 85	19.3
ISMB 200 × 100	25.4
ISMB 250 × 125	37.3
ISMB 300 × 140	44.2
ISMB 350 × 140	52.4
ISMB 400 × 140	61.6
ISMB 450 × 150	72.4