What Is The Price Of A572 Grade 50 H Beam?
The price of A572 Grade 50 H Beam depends on the section size, unit weight, beam length, quantity, mill origin, certification and processing requirements.
For H-beam purchasing, the exact size is particularly important because two beams made from the same ASTM A572 Grade 50 steel can have very different weights and costs per meter.
In 2026, public Chinese supplier listings for A572 GR50 H Beam generally show reference FOB prices of approximately USD 430–576 per metric ton for some standard sections, while broader China H-beam export market reports indicate approximately USD 520–680/MT FOB, depending on grade and specification. These figures should be treated as market references rather than fixed transaction prices.
For an accurate export quotation, buyers should provide the complete section designation, such as 300×300×10×15 mm or W12×26, together with length, quantity, processing requirements and destination port.
2026 A572 GR50 H Beam Price Reference
| Product | Typical Requirement | 2026 Reference Price | Pricing Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| A572 Grade 50 H Beam | Standard hot-rolled section | About USD 430–576/MT | Public supplier reference |
| China H-beam export market | Different grades and sizes | About USD 520–680/MT | FOB market reference |
| Cut-to-length beam | 6 m / 9 m / 12 m / custom | Material + cutting | Order based |
| Fabricated H beam | Cutting / drilling / welding | Quoted individually | Drawing based |
| Export project | Container / bulk shipment | Quoted individually | FOB / CIF / DDP |
The actual price of A572 GR50 structural Steel H-beam should be confirmed according to section size, weight, quantity, certification, processing and delivery destination.
What Is A572 Grade 50 Structural Steel H-Beam?
A572 Grade 50 structural Steel H-beam is a high-strength low-alloy structural section manufactured to ASTM A572/A572M material requirements.
ASTM A572 Grade 50 has a specified minimum yield strength of 50 ksi, approximately 345 MPa, and minimum tensile strength of 65 ksi, approximately 450 MPa for applicable structural shapes. AISC data lists ASTM A572 Grade 50 as a material specification used for W-shapes.
Compared with ASTM A36 at 36 ksi minimum yield strength, A572 Grade 50 provides approximately 39% higher specified minimum yield strength. This higher strength makes A572 GR50 H Beam suitable for structural columns, building frames, industrial platforms, warehouses, bridges and heavy-load supporting structures.
How to Read A572 Grade 50 H Beam Sizes?
For metric A572 GR50 Section Steel Beam, H-beam dimensions are commonly expressed as:
H × B × tw × tf
For example:
300 × 300 × 10 × 15 mm
means:
| Symbol | Description | Example |
| H | Overall section depth | 300 mm |
| B | Flange width | 300 mm |
| tw | Web thickness | 10 mm |
| tf | Flange thickness | 15 mm |
| Unit Weight | Theoretical mass per meter | About 94.5 kg/m |
The grade A572 Grade 50 describes the steel material, while 300×300×10×15 mm describes the section geometry.
Therefore, simply requesting "300 mm A572 GR50 H beam" is not sufficiently precise. Flange width, web thickness and flange thickness should also be specified.
Common A572 GR50 H Beam Sizes and Weight
The following are common metric H-section dimensions that may be requested for structural steel projects. Section geometry and theoretical weight are determined by the relevant dimensional standard; availability in ASTM A572 Grade 50 should be confirmed with the mill before ordering.
| A572 GR50 H Beam Size | H | B | Web tw | Flange tf | Theoretical Weight |
| 100×100×6×8 | 100 mm | 100 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 16.9 kg/m |
| 125×125×6.5×9 | 125 mm | 125 mm | 6.5 mm | 9 mm | 23.6 kg/m |
| 150×150×7×10 | 150 mm | 150 mm | 7 mm | 10 mm | 31.1 kg/m |
| 175×175×7.5×11 | 175 mm | 175 mm | 7.5 mm | 11 mm | 40.3 kg/m |
| 200×100×5.5×8 | 200 mm | 100 mm | 5.5 mm | 8 mm | 20.9 kg/m |
| 200×200×8×12 | 200 mm | 200 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 49.9 kg/m |
| 250×125×6×9 | 250 mm | 125 mm | 6 mm | 9 mm | 29.0 kg/m |
| 250×250×9×14 | 250 mm | 250 mm | 9 mm | 14 mm | 71.8 kg/m |
| 300×150×6.5×9 | 300 mm | 150 mm | 6.5 mm | 9 mm | 36.7 kg/m |
| 300×300×10×15 | 300 mm | 300 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 94.5 kg/m |
| 350×350×12×19 | 350 mm | 350 mm | 12 mm | 19 mm | 137 kg/m |
| 400×200×8×13 | 400 mm | 200 mm | 8 mm | 13 mm | 65.4 kg/m |
| 400×400×13×21 | 400 mm | 400 mm | 13 mm | 21 mm | 172 kg/m |
| 500×200×10×16 | 500 mm | 200 mm | 10 mm | 16 mm | About 88 kg/m |
| 588×300×12×20 | 588 mm | 300 mm | 12 mm | 20 mm | 151 kg/m |
| 700×300×13×24 | 700 mm | 300 mm | 13 mm | 24 mm | 185 kg/m |
| 800×300×14×26 | 800 mm | 300 mm | 14 mm | 26 mm | 210 kg/m |
Recent August 2026 Chinese H-beam market tables also list sizes such as 200×100×5.5×8, 200×200×8×12, 250×125×6×9, 300×300×10×15, 500×200×10×16 and 588×300×12×20 in Grade 50-related international market categories.
A572 GR50 Wide Flange Beam W Sizes
In U.S. structural projects, an A572 GR50 wide flange beam may be specified using an AISC W-shape designation.
For example:
W12×26
means:
W = Wide Flange
12 = approximately 12-inch nominal depth series
26 = nominal weight of 26 lb/ft
It does not mean a beam measuring 12 inches wide by 26 inches high.
AISC explains that W12×26 has an actual depth of about 12.25 inches and flange width of approximately 6.5 inches, demonstrating why nominal designations should not be used as exact dimensional measurements.
AISC Shapes Database v16.0 provides both U.S. customary and metric section dimensions and properties for structural shapes.
| Wide Flange Size | Nominal Weight | Approx. Metric Weight | Purchasing Format |
| W4×13 | 13 lb/ft | 19.3 kg/m | Grade + W4×13 + length |
| W6×15 | 15 lb/ft | 22.3 kg/m | Grade + W6×15 + length |
| W8×18 | 18 lb/ft | 26.8 kg/m | Grade + W8×18 + length |
| W10×22 | 22 lb/ft | 32.7 kg/m | Grade + W10×22 + length |
| W12×26 | 26 lb/ft | 38.7 kg/m | Grade + W12×26 + length |
| W14×38 | 38 lb/ft | 56.6 kg/m | Grade + W14×38 + length |
| W18×50 | 50 lb/ft | 74.4 kg/m | Grade + W18×50 + length |
| W24×68 | 68 lb/ft | 101.2 kg/m | Grade + W24×68 + length |
For an A572 GR50 wide flange beam order, the material grade and W-shape designation must both be specified. Availability of a particular W-shape in ASTM A572 Grade 50 should be confirmed before ordering because other material specifications, particularly ASTM A992, are also widely used for modern W-shapes.
A572 Grade 50 H Beam Mechanical Properties
The higher strength of A572 Grade 50 H Beam is one of the main reasons it is selected for structural projects.
| Property | ASTM A572 Grade 50 | Metric Value |
| Minimum Yield Strength | 50 ksi | Approx. 345 MPa |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 65 ksi | Approx. 450 MPa |
| Steel Type | HSLA structural steel | High-strength structural steel |
| Typical Product | Structural shapes | H / W sections |
AISC structural steel data identifies A572 Grade 50 W-shapes with Fy = 50 ksi and Fu = 65 ksi.
This means A572 Grade 50 structural Steel H-beam can provide higher material strength than A36, but the actual load capacity of a beam cannot be determined by steel grade alone. Section modulus, moment of inertia, span, connection design, lateral bracing and applicable structural code must also be considered.
A572 Grade 50 H Beam vs A36 H Beam
One of the most common purchasing questions is whether A572 GR50 H Beam is better than A36 H beam.
| Comparison | A572 Grade 50 | ASTM A36 |
| Minimum Yield Strength | 50 ksi / 345 MPa | 36 ksi / 250 MPa |
| Typical Structural Positioning | Higher-strength structure | General structural steel |
| Relative Minimum Yield Strength | About 39% higher | Baseline |
| H/W Beam Availability | Confirm section and mill | Widely available |
| Typical Selection | Higher load / weight optimization | General construction |
A572 Grade 50 does not automatically allow a designer to replace one A36 section with a smaller beam. Any section substitution must be verified through structural engineering calculations.
What Affects A572 GR50 H Beam Price?
The final price of A572 GR50 H Beam is mainly affected by:
Section Size: A 200×100×5.5×8 beam weighs approximately 20.9 kg/m, while a 588×300×12×20 beam weighs approximately 151 kg/m. Even at the same price per ton, the cost per meter is therefore very different.
Length: 6 m and 12 m are common international purchasing lengths. Special cut lengths may involve additional processing.
Quantity: Full-container, bulk and mill-production orders usually have different pricing from small retail orders.
Material Certification: Orders requiring ASTM A572 Grade 50 should confirm the material standard and MTC rather than relying only on a commercial "equivalent grade" statement.
Processing: Saw cutting, CNC drilling, coping, beveling, welding, shot blasting, painting and galvanizing increase the final processed cost.
Freight: Heavy H-sections are often limited by container payload rather than container volume, making loading optimization important for export orders.
A572 GR50 H Beam Processing and Inspection
GNEE can supply A572 GR50 Section Steel Beam as raw structural sections or provide fabrication according to project drawings.
| Service | Available Processing | Purpose |
| Length Cutting | Saw / CNC / flame cutting | Custom beam length |
| Hole Processing | CNC drilling | Bolt connections |
| End Processing | Bevel / coping / notching | Structural connection |
| Welding | Plates / stiffeners / assemblies | Fabricated members |
| Surface Treatment | Shot blasting / primer / galvanizing | Corrosion protection |
| Dimensional Inspection | H / B / tw / tf / length | Verify beam dimensions |
| Material Inspection | Tensile / chemical verification | Confirm material grade |
| Documentation | MTC / inspection report | Project acceptance |
For A572 Grade 50 H Beam, dimensional inspection should cover not only beam length but also section depth, flange width, web thickness and flange thickness.
460 Tons A572 GR50 H Beam Supplied to Saudi Arabia
GNEE has supplied approximately 460 tons of A572 GR50 H Beam to Saudi Arabia for a structural steel project.
The order included multiple section requirements, including W6×20 and W6×25 sizes. Before shipment, beam dimensions, material documents, quantity and loading arrangements were checked according to the project order.
This type of bulk project demonstrates why H-beam purchasing requires more than simply confirming the steel grade. Section designation, unit weight, length, total tonnage and shipping method must all be coordinated before production and delivery.
460 Tons A572 GR50 H Beam Supplied to Saudi Arabia
How to Request an Accurate A572 Grade 50 H Beam Quotation?
For an accurate A572 Grade 50 H Beam price, send the supplier:
Grade + section designation + length + quantity + processing + surface treatment + destination.
For a metric order:
ASTM A572 Grade 50 H Beam, 588×300×12×20 mm, 12 m length, 80 MT, CIF Jeddah.
For an AISC W-beam order:
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Wide Flange Beam, W12×26, 40 ft length, 120 MT, FOB China.
The more complete the size information is, the more accurately the supplier can calculate theoretical weight, number of pieces, total tonnage, fabrication costs and transportation.
Buy A572 Grade 50 H Beam From GNEE
GNEE supplies A572 Grade 50 H Beam, A572 GR50 wide flange beam, A572 GR50 structural Steel H-beam and A572 GR50 Section Steel Beam for steel buildings, warehouses, bridges, industrial structures, platforms and heavy structural projects.
We can supply different metric H-section and W-series sizes according to customer drawings and purchase specifications, with cutting, drilling, welding, surface treatment and inspection services available.
Get A572 GR50 H Beam Size and Price
If you are currently sourcing A572 Grade 50 H Beam, send us your H×B×tw×tf size or W designation, required length, quantity, processing requirements and destination port.
GNEE can help check available sizes, calculate theoretical weight and total quantity, optimize cutting and loading, and provide an FOB/CIF/DDP quotation.
Send your A572 GR50 H Beam size list or structural drawing to receive the latest price, available dimensions, theoretical weight, processing solution and export quotation.
