IS 808 Indian section dimensions (ISMB, ISMC, ISA)
CurrentLatest edition found. Still confirm amendments with the publisher.
- Edition
- IS 808 2021 (Fourth Revision)
- Publisher
- IS
- Part family
- Steel grades & sections
- Reviewed
- 23 October 2026 · source checked
Is IS 808 still current?
Yes. IS 808 2021 (Fourth Revision) is the latest edition MechAtlas found (MechAtlas review: 23 October 2026). Check the publisher for amendments before you specify it.
What it covers
Indian section dimensions (ISMB, ISMC, ISA)
Equivalent and related standards
| Standard | Relationship | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EN 10365 | Similar purpose — not interchangeable without an engineering check |
“Similar” never means interchangeable without an engineering check.
Parts that use IS 808
- I-beam (taper flange) (India (IS), main)
Hot-rolled I-shaped beam with sloping (taper) inner flange faces, used for general frames, supports and runway beams.
ISMB 300 (example)
ISJB, ISLB, ISMB, ISWB, ISHB series; 2021 edition. - Wide-flange / parallel flange H-beam (India (IS), main)
Hot-rolled I or H section with parallel flange faces, used for columns, main beams, crane girders and pipe racks.
NPB/WPB designated by depth x width x kg/m; 2021 edition. - Channel (C / U section) (India (IS), main)
Hot-rolled U-shaped section used for frames, purlins, bracing, conveyor stringers and platforms.
ISMC 200 (example)
ISJC, ISLC, ISMC and parallel flange ISMPC. - Equal and unequal angle (India (IS), main)
Hot-rolled L-shaped section used for bracing, frames, supports, cleats and edge protection.
ISA 100x100x10 (example)
Angle written by legs A, B and thickness t.
Official source
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Other steel grades & sections standards
- EN 10277 Replaced
Bright steel products - IS 2062 Replaced
Hot-rolled structural steel - DIN 1025-2 Withdrawn
Wide flange I-beams (IPB / HEB series) - IS 12778 Withdrawn
Parallel flange beams, columns and bearing piles - EN 10210-1 / 10219-1 Changing
Hot-finished / cold-formed hollow sections - ASTM A105/A105M Current
Carbon steel piping forgings - ASTM A108 Current
Cold-finished carbon and alloy steel bars - ASTM A1085 Current
Cold-formed welded carbon steel HSS - ASTM A240/A240M Current
Stainless plate, sheet & strip - ASTM A29 Current
General requirements for hot-wrought steel bars - ASTM A36/A36M Current
Carbon structural steel - ASTM A572 / A992 / A500 / A514 Current
HSLA, W-shapes, HSS, Q&T plate