Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

Feb 09, 2026

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H Beam Steel

H Beam Steel is a high-performance structural steel with an H-shaped cross-section, renowned for its excellent load-bearing capacity, uniform stress distribution and high structural stability. It is a core material widely used in building construction, bridge engineering, industrial steel structures, factory buildings and prefabricated construction projects worldwide.

Product Name

H-beam

Grade

Q235B SM490 SS400 Q345B G300 G350 S275JR S355JR

Standard

GB ASTM, JIS, SUS, DIN, EN etc

Technique

Hot rolled/Cold rolled

Size

Customized according to customer needs

Application

Civil and Industrial Building Structures

Package

Export standard packing or according to customers' requirement

Shape

H

Delivery time

About 5- 10 days

Trade term

FOB CFR CIF EXW

Payment

30%T/T Advance + 70% Balance before shipment

MOQ

5 TONS

Place of Origin

China

Specification

Standard System

Model Series

Specific Model

Section Dimension (mm)
(Height h × Flange Width b × Web Thickness t1 × Flange Thickness t2)

Common Material

Theoretical Weight (kg/m)

Application Scenario

GB (GB/T 11263)

Narrow Flange (HN)

HN100×50

100×50×5×7

Q235B, Q355B

9.54

Light Beams, Roof Supports

 

 

HN200×100

200×100×5.5×8

Q235B, Q355B

23.59

Building Main Beams, Factory Purlins

 

 

HN300×150

300×150×6.5×9

Q235B, Q355B

43.81

Large Factory Beams, Bridge Auxiliary Beams

 

Wide Flange (HW)

HW100×100

100×100×6×8

Q235B, Q355B

17.23

Light Columns, Frame Supports

 

 

HW200×200

200×200×8×12

Q235B, Q355B

50.58

Building Columns, Heavy Frames

 

Medium Flange (HM)

 

HM150×100

150×100×6×8

Q235B, Q355B

21.48

Dual-purpose Beams/Columns, Small-Medium Structures

 

 

HM250×175

250×175×7×11

Q235B, Q355B

48.28

Multi-story Building Beams/Columns, Industrial Equipment Bases

EN (EN 10034)

Narrow Flange (HEA)

 

HEA100

100×100×5×8

S235JR, S355JR

16.70

Light Building Beams, Indoor Structures

 

 

HEA200

200×200×6.5×10

S235JR, S355JR

35.50

Factory Beams, Bridge Side Beams

 

Medium Flange (HEB)

 

HEB100

100×100×6×10

S235JR, S355JR

20.40

Small-Medium Beams/Columns, Frame Structures

 

 

HEB200

200×200×8×12

S235JR, S355JR

45.80

Building Columns, Heavy Beams

 

Wide Flange (HEM)

 

HEM100

100×106×8×12

S235JR, S355JR

25.20

Heavy Equipment Supports, Large Columns

ASTM (ASTM A36/A572)

W Series

W8×24

203×152×6.4×10.2

ASTM A36, A572

35.70

Light Building Beams, Residential Frames

 

 

W10×30

254×152×6.4×10.2

ASTM A36, A572

44.70

Multi-story Residential Beams, Industrial Platforms

 

 

W12×35

305×152×6.4×10.7

ASTM A36, A572

52.20

Commercial Building Beams, Bridge Auxiliary Structures

 

 

W14×34

356×152×6.4×9.7

ASTM A36, A572

50.70

Large Factory Beams, High-Rise Building Frames

Notes:

1. The above specifications are high-inquiry models for foreign trade. Custom lengths are available (standard 6m/9m/12m, customizable 1-12m);
2. EN models comply with EU CBAM requirements, and ASTM models meet North American ASTM standards. Corresponding certifications (MTC, CE, SGS) are provided;
3. Theoretical weight is for reference only. Actual weight is subject to factory inspection. Galvanizing treatment adds approximately 5%-8% to the weight and needs to be specified separately.

Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

Carbon Steel H Beam ASTM A36 Q235B Q355b H Section Steel for Construction

 

1.What is I-beam steel?

An I-beam-or I beam-is a standard structural steel shape that serves as critical framework for the metal building industry for a range of constructions. For instance, I-beams go into building bridges, parking garages, skyscrapers, hospitals and much more.

 

2.Which is stronger, an I or H-beam?

Though I-beams can prevent local buckling, they will not be able to handle the same force as an H-beam due to their lighter design. Overall, the title of "Stronger Beam" goes to H-beams. An H-beam's durability comes from its strength-to-weight ratio in the cross-section.

 

3.What is ismb in steel?

Indian Standard Medium Beam (ISMB) is a commonly used structural steel section in modern construction. It is one of the strongest, toughest, and most load-efficient structures available in the market.

 

4.Why is it called an I-beam?

Their name comes from their distinctive cross-sectional shape, which resembles the letter "I" or "H." Each beam features horizontal elements called flanges and a vertical element known as a web, enabling the I-beam to handle various types of loads effectively.

 

5.Why is the I-beam so strong?

I-beam is stronger in bending than H-beam because its flanges provide resistance against the load and support each other when the beam bends. The flanges of an H-beam don't have this advantage, so they tend to buckle under high loads and fail more easily under bending stress.