IS 1161

IS 1161

AspectDescription
StandardIS 1161:2014 – Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes (Fourth Revision, Reaffirmed 2019).
Material GradesYST 210, YST 240, YST 310, YST 355 (Yield Strength in MPa, e.g., YST 210: min 210 MPa).
Manufacturing ProcessHot-finished seamless (HFS), hot-finished welded (HFW), electric resistance welded (ERW), or high-frequency induction welded (HFIW).
ShapesCircular hollow sections (other shapes like square/rectangular not covered by IS 1161; see IS 4923 for hollow sections).
DimensionsNominal bore: 15 mm to 150 mm. Wall thickness: 2.0 mm to 8.0 mm (varies by size and grade). Length: Typically 4 m to 7 m, or as specified.
TolerancesOutside diameter: ±1% (min ±0.5 mm). Wall thickness: ±10%. Mass: ±8% (individual tubes), ±5% (bundles). Straightness: 1/600 of length.
Surface FinishClean finish, reasonably free from scale, surface flaws, cracks, laminations, and other defects. Welded tubes free of protruding metal on external weld seam.
End FinishClean-cut, square to the tube axis (unless otherwise specified).
Standards ComplianceConforms to IS 1161:2014. Galvanized tubes comply with IS 4736 for zinc coating.
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Description

IS 1161 ERW Pipes – Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes

IS 1161 ERW Pipes are Electric Resistance Welded steel tubes produced as per IS 1161:2014, suitable for use in structural applications such as buildings, bridges, towers, sheds, and other general engineering purposes. These pipes are known for their high strength, dimensional accuracy, and ease of fabrication.

Key Features:

  • Manufactured according to IS 1161:2014
  • Available in circular, square, and rectangular cross-sections
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Excellent weldability and formability
  • Suitable for both light and heavy structural applications
  • Available in YSt 210, YSt 240, and YSt 310 grades

IS 1161 Chemical Composition (Max %):

Grade C (Max) Mn (Max) S (Max) P (Max) Si (Max)
YSt 210 0.20 1.30 0.040 0.040 0.04
YSt 240 0.20 1.30 0.040 0.040 0.04
YSt 310 0.22 1.50 0.040 0.040 0.04

IS 1161 Mechanical Properties:

Grade Yield Strength (MPa Min) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation (%)
YSt 210 ≥ 210 330 – 420 ≥ 20
YSt 240 ≥ 240 410 – 500 ≥ 14
YSt 310 ≥ 310 450 – 570 ≥ 12

Grades Available

  • YSt 210 – Yield Strength Min. 210 MPa
  • YSt 240 – Yield Strength Min. 240 MPa
  • YSt 310 – Yield Strength Min. 310 MPa

Available Sizes

Size NPS Pipe O.D. Wall Thickness Pipe I.D. Weight per Foot Standard to XXHY Schedule
Pipe #		 Section Modulus Gallon Capacity Per Linear Foot
1/2 0.84 0.109 0.622 0.85 STD 40 .0407 .0158
0.147 0.546 1.09 XHY 80 .0478 .0122
0.188 0.464 1.31 160 .0528 .0088
0.294 0.252 1.72 XXHY .0577 .0026
3/4 1.05 0.113 0.824 1.13 STD 40 .0705 .0277
0.154 0.742 1.48 XHY 80 .0853 .0225
0.219 0.612 1.95 160 .1006 .0153
0.308 0.434 2.44 XXHY .1103 .0077
1 1.315 0.133 1.049 1.68 STD 40 .1328 .0449
0.179 0.957 2.17 XHY 80 .1606 .0374
0.250 0.815 2.85 160 .1904 .0271
0.358 0.599 3.66 XXHY .2136 .0146
1 1/4 1.66 0.140 1.380 2.27 STD 40 .2346 .0777
0.191 1.278 3.00 XHY 80 .2913 .0666
0.250 1.160 3.77 160 .3421 .0549
0.382 0.896 5.22 .4110 .0328
1 1/2 1.90 0.145 1.610 2.72 STD 40 .3262 .1058
0.200 1.500 3.63 XHY 80 .4118 .0918
0.281 1.338 4.86 160 .5079 .0730
0.400 1.100 6.41 .5977 .0494
2 2.375 0.109 2.157 2.64 10 .4205 .1898
0.154 2.067 3.66 STD 40 .5606 .1743
0.218 1.939 5.03 XHY 80 .7309 .1534
0.250 1.875 5.68 .8045 .1434
0.281 1.813 6.29 .8666 .1344
0.344 1.687 7.47 160 .9806 .1161
0.436 1.503 9.04 XXHY 1.1043 .0922
2 1/2 2.875 0.120 2.635 3.53 10 .6870 .2833
0.203 2.469 5.80 STD. 40 1.0640 .2487
0.216 2.443 6.14 1.1169 .2435
0.250 2.375 7.02 1.2468 .2301
0.276 2.323 7.67 XHY 80 1.3386 .2202
0.375 2.125 10.02 160 1.6371 .1842
0.552 1.771 13.71 XXXHY 1.9971 .1280
3 3.50 0.120 3.260 4.34 1.0411 .4336
0.156 3.188 5.58 1.3122 .4147
0.172 3.156 6.12 1.4265 .4064
0.188 3.124 6.66 1.5342 .3984
0.216 3.068 7.58 STD. 40 1.7241 .3840
0.250 3.000 8.69 1.9372 .3672
0.281 2.938 9.67 2.1207 .3521
0.300 2.900 10.26 XHY 80 2.2253 .3431
0.438 2.624 14.34 160 2.8774 .2811
0.600 2.300 18.6 XXHY 3.4243 .2158
3 1/2 4.0 0.120 3.760 4.98 10 1.3776 .5768
0.226 3.548 9.12 STD. 140 2.3939 .5136
0.250 3.500 10.02 2.6001 .4998
0.281 3.438 11.17 2.8562 .4821
0.318 3.364 12.52 XHY 80 3.1400 .4617
0.636 2..728 22.87 XXHY 4.8795 .3085
4 4.5 0.120 4.260 5.62 10 1.7612 .7404
0.156 4.188 7.24 2.2354 .7156
0.188 4.124 8.67 2.6296 .6942
0.203 4.094 9.32 2.8173 .6838
0.219 4.062 10.02 3.0184 .6725
0.237 4.026 10.80 STD. 40 3.2145 .6613
0.250 4.000 11.36 3.3611 .6528
0.281 3.938 12.67 60 3.7021 .6326
0.312 3.876 13.97 4.0273 .6126
0.337 3.826 15.00 XHY 80 4.2713 .5972
0.438 3.624 19.02 120 5.1790 .5361
0.531 3.438 22.53 160 5.8997 .4822
0.674 3.152 27.57 XXHY 6.7927 .4054
5 5.563 0.188 5.187 10.80 4.1161 1.0979
0.219 5.125 12.51 4.7279 1.0716
0.258 5.047 14.63 STD. 40 5.4500 1.0391
0.281 5.001 15.87 5.8644 1.0204
0.312 4.939 17.51 6.4074 .99647
0.344 4.875 19.19 6.9358 .9696
0.375 4.813 20.80 XHY 80 7.4300 .9449
0.500 4.563 27.06 120 9.2534 .8495
0.625 4.313 32.99 160 10.7976 .7590
0.750 4.063 38.59 XXHY 12.0954 .6734
6 6.625 0.109 6.407 7.59 5 3.5769 1.6748
0.134 6.357 9.30 10 4.3475 1.6488
0.156 6.313 10.79 5.0107 1.6260
0.188 6.249 12.94 5.9351 1.5937
0.203 6.219 13.94 6.3804 1.5780
0.219 6.187 15.00 6.8261 1.5620
0.250 6.125 17.04 7.6905 1.5306
0.280 6.065 18.99 STD. 40 8.4958 1.5008
0.312 6.001 21.06 9.3416 1.4688
0.344 5.937 23.10 10.111 1.4391
0.375 5.875 25.05 10.893 1.4082
0.432 5.761 28.60 XHY 80 12.224 1.3541
0.500 5.625 32.74 13.711 1.2909
0.562 5.501 36.43 120 14.9806 1.2346
0.625 5.375 40.09 16.1821 1.1787
0.719 5.187 45.39 160 17.8243 1.0977
0.864 4.897 53.21 XXHY 20.025 .9784
1.000 4.625 60.13 21.7719 .8727
1.125 4.375 66.14 23.1237 .7809

Surface Finish Options

  • Black (Bare)
  • Galvanized (GI)
  • Painted or custom-coated (on request)

Applications

  • Construction frameworks and steel structures
  • Industrial sheds and building columns
  • Flyovers, footbridges, and towers
  • Bus and truck body structures
  • Agricultural equipment, poles, fencing, railings

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