Eurocode 3 · EN 10025

Steel Section Properties Reference

European (IPE, HEA, HEB, UPE) and British (UB, UC) hot-rolled steel sections — dimensions, cross-sectional area, unit weight, moment of inertia (I), and section modulus (W).

Section Families

IPE

European I-beams (parallel flanges)

HEA / HEB

European H-sections (wide flange)

UB / UC

British Universal Beams / Columns

UPE / PFC

European / British channels

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IPE 80h=80 · b=46 · A=7.64cm² · 6.0kg/m · Iy=80.1cm⁴ · Wy=20.0cm³

Smallest IPE section. Used for light framing, supports, and non-structural applications. Web thickness 3.8mm, flange thickness 5.2mm.

IPE 100h=100 · b=55 · A=10.3cm² · 8.1kg/m · Iy=171cm⁴ · Wy=34.2cm³

Light beam for small spans and secondary framing. Web 4.1mm, flange 5.7mm.

IPE 120h=120 · b=64 · A=13.2cm² · 10.4kg/m · Iy=318cm⁴ · Wy=53.0cm³

Light structural beam. Used for floor joists and secondary framing. Web 4.4mm, flange 6.3mm.

IPE 140h=140 · b=73 · A=16.4cm² · 12.9kg/m · Iy=541cm⁴ · Wy=77.3cm³

Common light beam for residential and light commercial framing. Web 4.7mm, flange 6.9mm.

IPE 160h=160 · b=82 · A=20.1cm² · 15.8kg/m · Iy=869cm⁴ · Wy=109cm³

Medium light beam. Used for floor beams and roof purlins. Web 5.0mm, flange 7.4mm.

IPE 180h=180 · b=91 · A=23.9cm² · 18.8kg/m · Iy=1317cm⁴ · Wy=146cm³

Medium beam for floor and roof structures. Web 5.3mm, flange 8.0mm.

IPE 200h=200 · b=100 · A=28.5cm² · 22.4kg/m · Iy=1943cm⁴ · Wy=194cm³

Very common medium beam. Used for floor beams, lintels, and general structural framing. Web 5.6mm, flange 8.5mm.

IPE 240h=240 · b=120 · A=39.1cm² · 30.7kg/m · Iy=3892cm⁴ · Wy=324cm³

Standard structural beam for medium spans. Web 6.2mm, flange 9.8mm. Common in commercial buildings.

IPE 270h=270 · b=135 · A=45.9cm² · 36.1kg/m · Iy=5790cm⁴ · Wy=429cm³

Medium-heavy beam for floor and roof structures. Web 6.6mm, flange 10.2mm.

IPE 300h=300 · b=150 · A=53.8cm² · 42.2kg/m · Iy=8356cm⁴ · Wy=557cm³

One of the most used IPE sections. General structural beam for floors, roofs, and frames. Web 7.1mm, flange 10.7mm.

IPE 360h=360 · b=170 · A=72.7cm² · 57.1kg/m · Iy=16270cm⁴ · Wy=904cm³

Heavy beam for larger spans and higher loads. Web 8.0mm, flange 12.7mm. Common in industrial buildings.

IPE 400h=400 · b=180 · A=84.5cm² · 66.3kg/m · Iy=23130cm⁴ · Wy=1160cm³

Heavy structural beam for long spans and heavy loads. Web 8.6mm, flange 13.5mm.

IPE 450h=450 · b=190 · A=98.8cm² · 77.6kg/m · Iy=33740cm⁴ · Wy=1500cm³

Very heavy beam for major structural applications. Web 9.4mm, flange 14.6mm.

IPE 500h=500 · b=200 · A=115.5cm² · 90.7kg/m · Iy=48200cm⁴ · Wy=1930cm³

Extra heavy beam for large-span structures and bridge components. Web 10.2mm, flange 16.0mm.

IPE 600h=600 · b=220 · A=156.0cm² · 122kg/m · Iy=92080cm⁴ · Wy=3070cm³

Largest standard IPE. Used for major structural spans, bridges, and heavy industrial frames. Web 12.0mm, flange 19.0mm.

HEA 100h=96 · b=100 · A=21.2cm² · 16.7kg/m · Iy=349cm⁴ · Wy=72.8cm³

Light H-section. Used for columns and beams where width is needed. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.0mm.

HEA 120h=114 · b=120 · A=25.3cm² · 19.9kg/m · Iy=606cm⁴ · Wy=106cm³

Light H-section for columns and bracing. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.0mm.

HEA 140h=133 · b=140 · A=31.4cm² · 24.7kg/m · Iy=1033cm⁴ · Wy=155cm³

Common column section for low-rise buildings. Web 5.5mm, flange 8.5mm.

HEA 160h=152 · b=160 · A=38.8cm² · 30.4kg/m · Iy=1673cm⁴ · Wy=220cm³

Column section for medium loads. Web 6.0mm, flange 9.0mm.

HEA 180h=171 · b=180 · A=45.3cm² · 35.5kg/m · Iy=2510cm⁴ · Wy=294cm³

Standard column for commercial buildings. Web 6.5mm, flange 9.5mm.

HEA 200h=190 · b=200 · A=53.8cm² · 42.3kg/m · Iy=3692cm⁴ · Wy=389cm³

Very common column section. Also used as beam where flange width needed. Web 6.5mm, flange 10.0mm.

HEA 240h=230 · b=240 · A=79.5cm² · 62.5kg/m · Iy=7763cm⁴ · Wy=674cm³

Heavy column for multi-story buildings. Web 7.5mm, flange 12.0mm.

HEA 280h=270 · b=280 · A=97.3cm² · 76.4kg/m · Iy=13670cm⁴ · Wy=1013cm³

Major column section for high loads. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.0mm.

HEA 300h=290 · b=300 · A=112.5cm² · 88.3kg/m · Iy=18260cm⁴ · Wy=1260cm³

Large column for heavy structures. Web 8.5mm, flange 14.0mm.

HEA 400h=390 · b=300 · A=159.0cm² · 125kg/m · Iy=45070cm⁴ · Wy=2310cm³

Very large column for major structures. Web 11.0mm, flange 19.0mm.

HEB 100h=100 · b=100 · A=26.0cm² · 20.4kg/m · Iy=449cm⁴ · Wy=89.9cm³

Standard H-section. Heavier than HEA 100. Used for columns and beams. Web 6.0mm, flange 10.0mm.

HEB 120h=120 · b=120 · A=34.0cm² · 26.7kg/m · Iy=864cm⁴ · Wy=144cm³

Common column section for light commercial. Web 6.5mm, flange 11.0mm.

HEB 140h=140 · b=140 · A=43.0cm² · 33.7kg/m · Iy=1510cm⁴ · Wy=216cm³

Column section for medium loads. Web 7.0mm, flange 12.0mm.

HEB 160h=160 · b=160 · A=54.3cm² · 42.6kg/m · Iy=2490cm⁴ · Wy=311cm³

Standard column for commercial buildings. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.0mm.

HEB 180h=180 · b=180 · A=65.3cm² · 51.2kg/m · Iy=3830cm⁴ · Wy=426cm³

Heavy column section. Web 8.5mm, flange 14.0mm.

HEB 200h=200 · b=200 · A=78.1cm² · 61.3kg/m · Iy=5690cm⁴ · Wy=569cm³

One of the most common H-sections. Used for columns and beams. Web 9.0mm, flange 15.0mm.

HEB 240h=240 · b=240 · A=106.0cm² · 83.2kg/m · Iy=11260cm⁴ · Wy=938cm³

Major column and beam section. Web 10.0mm, flange 17.0mm.

HEB 300h=300 · b=300 · A=149.1cm² · 117kg/m · Iy=25170cm⁴ · Wy=1680cm³

Large column for heavy structures. Web 11.0mm, flange 19.0mm. Very common in multi-story buildings.

HEB 400h=400 · b=300 · A=197.8cm² · 155kg/m · Iy=57680cm⁴ · Wy=2880cm³

Very large section for major structural elements. Web 13.5mm, flange 24.0mm.

UB 203×102×23h=203.2 · b=101.8 · A=29.4cm² · 23.0kg/m · Iy=2100cm⁴ · Wy=207cm³

Small British Universal Beam. Used for floor joists and light framing. Web 5.8mm, flange 8.0mm.

UB 203×133×25h=203.2 · b=133.2 · A=32.3cm² · 25.0kg/m · Iy=2350cm⁴ · Wy=231cm³

Small UB with wider flange. Better lateral stability. Web 5.8mm, flange 7.8mm.

UB 254×102×25h=257.0 · b=101.9 · A=32.3cm² · 25.2kg/m · Iy=3400cm⁴ · Wy=265cm³

Medium UB for floor beams. Web 6.0mm, flange 8.4mm.

UB 254×146×37h=259.6 · b=147.3 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=5540cm⁴ · Wy=427cm³

Common medium UB. Good for floor and roof beams. Web 6.3mm, flange 12.7mm.

UB 305×127×37h=304.4 · b=123.3 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=7150cm⁴ · Wy=470cm³

Medium UB for general structural use. Web 7.0mm, flange 10.7mm.

UB 305×165×54h=307.0 · b=165.6 · A=68.6cm² · 54.0kg/m · Iy=11600cm⁴ · Wy=757cm³

Heavy medium UB with wide flange. Good lateral stability. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.7mm.

UB 356×171×51h=355.0 · b=171.5 · A=65.0cm² · 51.0kg/m · Iy=14100cm⁴ · Wy=795cm³

Large UB for floor and roof beams. Web 6.9mm, flange 11.5mm.

UB 406×178×54h=402.6 · b=177.7 · A=68.7cm² · 54.0kg/m · Iy=18700cm⁴ · Wy=929cm³

Large UB for longer spans. Web 7.7mm, flange 10.9mm.

UB 457×191×67h=453.4 · b=189.9 · A=85.4cm² · 67.1kg/m · Iy=29400cm⁴ · Wy=1300cm³

Heavy UB for major structural beams. Web 8.5mm, flange 12.7mm.

UB 533×210×82h=528.3 · b=208.8 · A=105.0cm² · 82.2kg/m · Iy=47500cm⁴ · Wy=1800cm³

Very heavy UB for long-span beams. Web 9.6mm, flange 13.2mm.

UB 610×229×113h=607.3 · b=228.2 · A=144.0cm² · 113kg/m · Iy=87000cm⁴ · Wy=2870cm³

Extra heavy UB for major structural spans. Web 11.2mm, flange 17.3mm.

UC 152×152×37h=161.3 · b=154.4 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=2220cm⁴ · Wy=275cm³

Small Universal Column. Used for columns in low-rise buildings. Web 8.0mm, flange 11.5mm.

UC 203×203×60h=209.6 · b=206.2 · A=75.8cm² · 60.0kg/m · Iy=6110cm⁴ · Wy_583cm³

Common medium column section. Used in multi-story buildings. Web 9.4mm, flange 14.2mm.

UC 203×203×86h=219.1 · b=208.8 · A=110.0cm² · 86.0kg/m · Iy=9460cm⁴ · Wy=864cm³

Heavy UC for columns with high axial loads. Web 12.7mm, flange 20.5mm.

UC 254×254×73h=254.1 · b=254.6 · A=93.1cm² · 73.0kg/m · Iy=11400cm⁴ · Wy=897cm³

Standard column for medium-rise buildings. Web 8.6mm, flange 14.2mm.

UC 254×254×107h=266.7 · b=258.3 · A=136.0cm² · 107kg/m · Iy=17500cm⁴ · Wy=1310cm³

Heavy column section for high axial loads. Web 12.8mm, flange 20.5mm.

UC 305×305×97h=307.9 · b=305.3 · A=123.0cm² · 97.0kg/m · Iy=22300cm⁴ · Wy=1450cm³

Large column for multi-story buildings. Web 9.9mm, flange 15.4mm.

UC 305×305×158h=327.1 · b=311.2 · A=201.0cm² · 158kg/m · Iy=38800cm⁴ · Wy=2370cm³

Very heavy column for major structures. Web 15.8mm, flange 25.0mm.

UC 356×368×202h=374.6 · b=373.0 · A=257.0cm² · 202kg/m · Iy=62900cm⁴ · Wy=3360cm³

Extra heavy column for very high loads. Web 16.5mm, flange 30.0mm.

UPE 80h=80 · b=50 · A=11.0cm² · 8.64kg/m · Iy=117cm⁴ · Wy=29.3cm³

Small European channel. Used for brackets, supports, and light framing. Web 4.5mm, flange 8.0mm.

UPE 100h=100 · b=55 · A=13.5cm² · 10.6kg/m · Iy=206cm⁴ · Wy=41.2cm³

Light channel for secondary framing. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.5mm.

UPE 140h=140 · b=65 · A=20.1cm² · 15.8kg/m · Iy=541cm⁴ · Wy=77.3cm³

Medium channel for structural supports. Web 6.0mm, flange 10.0mm.

UPE 200h=200 · b=75 · A=32.2cm² · 25.3kg/m · Iy=1910cm⁴ · Wy=191cm³

Large channel for structural applications. Web 8.0mm, flange 11.0mm.

PFC 150×75×18h=150 · b=75 · A=22.9cm² · 18.0kg/m · Iy=820cm⁴ · Wy=109cm³

British Parallel Flange Channel. Used for supports, brackets, and edge beams. Web 5.5mm, flange 10.0mm.

PFC 200×75×23h=200 · b=75 · A=29.7cm² · 23.0kg/m · Iy=1950cm⁴ · Wy_195cm³

Large British channel for structural supports. Web 6.0mm, flange 12.5mm.

PFC 230×75×26h=230 · b=75 · A=33.0cm² · 26.0kg/m · Iy=3060cm⁴ · Wy=266cm³

Heavy British channel for edge beams and supports. Web 6.5mm, flange 12.5mm.

Code / Size	Specification	Engineering Notes
IPE 80	h=80 · b=46 · A=7.64cm² · 6.0kg/m · Iy=80.1cm⁴ · Wy=20.0cm³Copy	Smallest IPE section. Used for light framing, supports, and non-structural applications. Web thickness 3.8mm, flange thickness 5.2mm.
IPE 100	h=100 · b=55 · A=10.3cm² · 8.1kg/m · Iy=171cm⁴ · Wy=34.2cm³Copy	Light beam for small spans and secondary framing. Web 4.1mm, flange 5.7mm.
IPE 120	h=120 · b=64 · A=13.2cm² · 10.4kg/m · Iy=318cm⁴ · Wy=53.0cm³Copy	Light structural beam. Used for floor joists and secondary framing. Web 4.4mm, flange 6.3mm.
IPE 140	h=140 · b=73 · A=16.4cm² · 12.9kg/m · Iy=541cm⁴ · Wy=77.3cm³Copy	Common light beam for residential and light commercial framing. Web 4.7mm, flange 6.9mm.
IPE 160	h=160 · b=82 · A=20.1cm² · 15.8kg/m · Iy=869cm⁴ · Wy=109cm³Copy	Medium light beam. Used for floor beams and roof purlins. Web 5.0mm, flange 7.4mm.
IPE 180	h=180 · b=91 · A=23.9cm² · 18.8kg/m · Iy=1317cm⁴ · Wy=146cm³Copy	Medium beam for floor and roof structures. Web 5.3mm, flange 8.0mm.
IPE 200	h=200 · b=100 · A=28.5cm² · 22.4kg/m · Iy=1943cm⁴ · Wy=194cm³Copy	Very common medium beam. Used for floor beams, lintels, and general structural framing. Web 5.6mm, flange 8.5mm.
IPE 240	h=240 · b=120 · A=39.1cm² · 30.7kg/m · Iy=3892cm⁴ · Wy=324cm³Copy	Standard structural beam for medium spans. Web 6.2mm, flange 9.8mm. Common in commercial buildings.
IPE 270	h=270 · b=135 · A=45.9cm² · 36.1kg/m · Iy=5790cm⁴ · Wy=429cm³Copy	Medium-heavy beam for floor and roof structures. Web 6.6mm, flange 10.2mm.
IPE 300	h=300 · b=150 · A=53.8cm² · 42.2kg/m · Iy=8356cm⁴ · Wy=557cm³Copy	One of the most used IPE sections. General structural beam for floors, roofs, and frames. Web 7.1mm, flange 10.7mm.
IPE 360	h=360 · b=170 · A=72.7cm² · 57.1kg/m · Iy=16270cm⁴ · Wy=904cm³Copy	Heavy beam for larger spans and higher loads. Web 8.0mm, flange 12.7mm. Common in industrial buildings.
IPE 400	h=400 · b=180 · A=84.5cm² · 66.3kg/m · Iy=23130cm⁴ · Wy=1160cm³Copy	Heavy structural beam for long spans and heavy loads. Web 8.6mm, flange 13.5mm.
IPE 450	h=450 · b=190 · A=98.8cm² · 77.6kg/m · Iy=33740cm⁴ · Wy=1500cm³Copy	Very heavy beam for major structural applications. Web 9.4mm, flange 14.6mm.
IPE 500	h=500 · b=200 · A=115.5cm² · 90.7kg/m · Iy=48200cm⁴ · Wy=1930cm³Copy	Extra heavy beam for large-span structures and bridge components. Web 10.2mm, flange 16.0mm.
IPE 600	h=600 · b=220 · A=156.0cm² · 122kg/m · Iy=92080cm⁴ · Wy=3070cm³Copy	Largest standard IPE. Used for major structural spans, bridges, and heavy industrial frames. Web 12.0mm, flange 19.0mm.
HEA 100	h=96 · b=100 · A=21.2cm² · 16.7kg/m · Iy=349cm⁴ · Wy=72.8cm³Copy	Light H-section. Used for columns and beams where width is needed. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.0mm.
HEA 120	h=114 · b=120 · A=25.3cm² · 19.9kg/m · Iy=606cm⁴ · Wy=106cm³Copy	Light H-section for columns and bracing. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.0mm.
HEA 140	h=133 · b=140 · A=31.4cm² · 24.7kg/m · Iy=1033cm⁴ · Wy=155cm³Copy	Common column section for low-rise buildings. Web 5.5mm, flange 8.5mm.
HEA 160	h=152 · b=160 · A=38.8cm² · 30.4kg/m · Iy=1673cm⁴ · Wy=220cm³Copy	Column section for medium loads. Web 6.0mm, flange 9.0mm.
HEA 180	h=171 · b=180 · A=45.3cm² · 35.5kg/m · Iy=2510cm⁴ · Wy=294cm³Copy	Standard column for commercial buildings. Web 6.5mm, flange 9.5mm.
HEA 200	h=190 · b=200 · A=53.8cm² · 42.3kg/m · Iy=3692cm⁴ · Wy=389cm³Copy	Very common column section. Also used as beam where flange width needed. Web 6.5mm, flange 10.0mm.
HEA 240	h=230 · b=240 · A=79.5cm² · 62.5kg/m · Iy=7763cm⁴ · Wy=674cm³Copy	Heavy column for multi-story buildings. Web 7.5mm, flange 12.0mm.
HEA 280	h=270 · b=280 · A=97.3cm² · 76.4kg/m · Iy=13670cm⁴ · Wy=1013cm³Copy	Major column section for high loads. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.0mm.
HEA 300	h=290 · b=300 · A=112.5cm² · 88.3kg/m · Iy=18260cm⁴ · Wy=1260cm³Copy	Large column for heavy structures. Web 8.5mm, flange 14.0mm.
HEA 400	h=390 · b=300 · A=159.0cm² · 125kg/m · Iy=45070cm⁴ · Wy=2310cm³Copy	Very large column for major structures. Web 11.0mm, flange 19.0mm.
HEB 100	h=100 · b=100 · A=26.0cm² · 20.4kg/m · Iy=449cm⁴ · Wy=89.9cm³Copy	Standard H-section. Heavier than HEA 100. Used for columns and beams. Web 6.0mm, flange 10.0mm.
HEB 120	h=120 · b=120 · A=34.0cm² · 26.7kg/m · Iy=864cm⁴ · Wy=144cm³Copy	Common column section for light commercial. Web 6.5mm, flange 11.0mm.
HEB 140	h=140 · b=140 · A=43.0cm² · 33.7kg/m · Iy=1510cm⁴ · Wy=216cm³Copy	Column section for medium loads. Web 7.0mm, flange 12.0mm.
HEB 160	h=160 · b=160 · A=54.3cm² · 42.6kg/m · Iy=2490cm⁴ · Wy=311cm³Copy	Standard column for commercial buildings. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.0mm.
HEB 180	h=180 · b=180 · A=65.3cm² · 51.2kg/m · Iy=3830cm⁴ · Wy=426cm³Copy	Heavy column section. Web 8.5mm, flange 14.0mm.
HEB 200	h=200 · b=200 · A=78.1cm² · 61.3kg/m · Iy=5690cm⁴ · Wy=569cm³Copy	One of the most common H-sections. Used for columns and beams. Web 9.0mm, flange 15.0mm.
HEB 240	h=240 · b=240 · A=106.0cm² · 83.2kg/m · Iy=11260cm⁴ · Wy=938cm³Copy	Major column and beam section. Web 10.0mm, flange 17.0mm.
HEB 300	h=300 · b=300 · A=149.1cm² · 117kg/m · Iy=25170cm⁴ · Wy=1680cm³Copy	Large column for heavy structures. Web 11.0mm, flange 19.0mm. Very common in multi-story buildings.
HEB 400	h=400 · b=300 · A=197.8cm² · 155kg/m · Iy=57680cm⁴ · Wy=2880cm³Copy	Very large section for major structural elements. Web 13.5mm, flange 24.0mm.
UB 203×102×23	h=203.2 · b=101.8 · A=29.4cm² · 23.0kg/m · Iy=2100cm⁴ · Wy=207cm³Copy	Small British Universal Beam. Used for floor joists and light framing. Web 5.8mm, flange 8.0mm.
UB 203×133×25	h=203.2 · b=133.2 · A=32.3cm² · 25.0kg/m · Iy=2350cm⁴ · Wy=231cm³Copy	Small UB with wider flange. Better lateral stability. Web 5.8mm, flange 7.8mm.
UB 254×102×25	h=257.0 · b=101.9 · A=32.3cm² · 25.2kg/m · Iy=3400cm⁴ · Wy=265cm³Copy	Medium UB for floor beams. Web 6.0mm, flange 8.4mm.
UB 254×146×37	h=259.6 · b=147.3 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=5540cm⁴ · Wy=427cm³Copy	Common medium UB. Good for floor and roof beams. Web 6.3mm, flange 12.7mm.
UB 305×127×37	h=304.4 · b=123.3 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=7150cm⁴ · Wy=470cm³Copy	Medium UB for general structural use. Web 7.0mm, flange 10.7mm.
UB 305×165×54	h=307.0 · b=165.6 · A=68.6cm² · 54.0kg/m · Iy=11600cm⁴ · Wy=757cm³Copy	Heavy medium UB with wide flange. Good lateral stability. Web 8.0mm, flange 13.7mm.
UB 356×171×51	h=355.0 · b=171.5 · A=65.0cm² · 51.0kg/m · Iy=14100cm⁴ · Wy=795cm³Copy	Large UB for floor and roof beams. Web 6.9mm, flange 11.5mm.
UB 406×178×54	h=402.6 · b=177.7 · A=68.7cm² · 54.0kg/m · Iy=18700cm⁴ · Wy=929cm³Copy	Large UB for longer spans. Web 7.7mm, flange 10.9mm.
UB 457×191×67	h=453.4 · b=189.9 · A=85.4cm² · 67.1kg/m · Iy=29400cm⁴ · Wy=1300cm³Copy	Heavy UB for major structural beams. Web 8.5mm, flange 12.7mm.
UB 533×210×82	h=528.3 · b=208.8 · A=105.0cm² · 82.2kg/m · Iy=47500cm⁴ · Wy=1800cm³Copy	Very heavy UB for long-span beams. Web 9.6mm, flange 13.2mm.
UB 610×229×113	h=607.3 · b=228.2 · A=144.0cm² · 113kg/m · Iy=87000cm⁴ · Wy=2870cm³Copy	Extra heavy UB for major structural spans. Web 11.2mm, flange 17.3mm.
UC 152×152×37	h=161.3 · b=154.4 · A=47.3cm² · 37.0kg/m · Iy=2220cm⁴ · Wy=275cm³Copy	Small Universal Column. Used for columns in low-rise buildings. Web 8.0mm, flange 11.5mm.
UC 203×203×60	h=209.6 · b=206.2 · A=75.8cm² · 60.0kg/m · Iy=6110cm⁴ · Wy_583cm³Copy	Common medium column section. Used in multi-story buildings. Web 9.4mm, flange 14.2mm.
UC 203×203×86	h=219.1 · b=208.8 · A=110.0cm² · 86.0kg/m · Iy=9460cm⁴ · Wy=864cm³Copy	Heavy UC for columns with high axial loads. Web 12.7mm, flange 20.5mm.
UC 254×254×73	h=254.1 · b=254.6 · A=93.1cm² · 73.0kg/m · Iy=11400cm⁴ · Wy=897cm³Copy	Standard column for medium-rise buildings. Web 8.6mm, flange 14.2mm.
UC 254×254×107	h=266.7 · b=258.3 · A=136.0cm² · 107kg/m · Iy=17500cm⁴ · Wy=1310cm³Copy	Heavy column section for high axial loads. Web 12.8mm, flange 20.5mm.
UC 305×305×97	h=307.9 · b=305.3 · A=123.0cm² · 97.0kg/m · Iy=22300cm⁴ · Wy=1450cm³Copy	Large column for multi-story buildings. Web 9.9mm, flange 15.4mm.
UC 305×305×158	h=327.1 · b=311.2 · A=201.0cm² · 158kg/m · Iy=38800cm⁴ · Wy=2370cm³Copy	Very heavy column for major structures. Web 15.8mm, flange 25.0mm.
UC 356×368×202	h=374.6 · b=373.0 · A=257.0cm² · 202kg/m · Iy=62900cm⁴ · Wy=3360cm³Copy	Extra heavy column for very high loads. Web 16.5mm, flange 30.0mm.
UPE 80	h=80 · b=50 · A=11.0cm² · 8.64kg/m · Iy=117cm⁴ · Wy=29.3cm³Copy	Small European channel. Used for brackets, supports, and light framing. Web 4.5mm, flange 8.0mm.
UPE 100	h=100 · b=55 · A=13.5cm² · 10.6kg/m · Iy=206cm⁴ · Wy=41.2cm³Copy	Light channel for secondary framing. Web 5.0mm, flange 8.5mm.
UPE 140	h=140 · b=65 · A=20.1cm² · 15.8kg/m · Iy=541cm⁴ · Wy=77.3cm³Copy	Medium channel for structural supports. Web 6.0mm, flange 10.0mm.
UPE 200	h=200 · b=75 · A=32.2cm² · 25.3kg/m · Iy=1910cm⁴ · Wy=191cm³Copy	Large channel for structural applications. Web 8.0mm, flange 11.0mm.
PFC 150×75×18	h=150 · b=75 · A=22.9cm² · 18.0kg/m · Iy=820cm⁴ · Wy=109cm³Copy	British Parallel Flange Channel. Used for supports, brackets, and edge beams. Web 5.5mm, flange 10.0mm.
PFC 200×75×23	h=200 · b=75 · A=29.7cm² · 23.0kg/m · Iy=1950cm⁴ · Wy_195cm³Copy	Large British channel for structural supports. Web 6.0mm, flange 12.5mm.
PFC 230×75×26	h=230 · b=75 · A=33.0cm² · 26.0kg/m · Iy=3060cm⁴ · Wy=266cm³Copy	Heavy British channel for edge beams and supports. Web 6.5mm, flange 12.5mm.

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Steel Section Properties Efficiency Optimization & Best Practices

IPE vs HEA/HEB — when to use which

IPE sections are optimized for bending (deep web, narrow flanges) — use them as beams. HEA/HEB sections have wide flanges and are optimized for compression — use them as columns. HEB is heavier than HEA for the same nominal size. For combined axial + bending (e.g. portal frame columns), HEB is often preferred because its wide flanges provide better lateral buckling resistance.

Cross-section properties for structural design

Iy (moment of inertia about strong axis) determines bending stiffness and deflection. Wy (section modulus) determines bending resistance: M_Rd = Wy × f_y / γ_M0. For shear resistance, check web area (h_w × t_w). For lateral-torsional buckling, the flange width and thickness are critical. Always verify properties against the latest section tables from your steel supplier — values may vary slightly by manufacturer.

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Engineering Methodology & Design Standards: Steel Section Properties Reference

Discipline: Structural Steel, Beam Mechanics & Welding Engineering

Verified Analytical Formulation

Governing Mathematical Formulation

In professional Structural Steel, Beam Mechanics & Welding Engineering workflows, accurate sizing and performance verification require consistent unit normalization and adherence to closed-form analytical mechanics. This Steel Section Properties Reference utility implements the standardized engineering formulation:

Standardized parametric evaluation for Steel Section Properties Reference

European (IPE, HEA, HEB) and British (UB) steel section properties: dimensions, area, weight, moment of inertia, and section modulus. Every input change triggers an instant client-side recalculation across all coupled dependent variables, enabling rapid sensitivity analysis during preliminary and detailed CAD design phases.

Applicable Codes, Standards & CAD Integration

Primary Reference Standards & Codes

AISC 360-22 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings), Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-1 & EN 1993-1-8), AWS D1.1 / ISO 5817 (Structural Welding Code), ASME B30

CAD / CAE / BIM Implementation Guidance

Engineering Verification Note: Analytical models assume homogeneous material behavior, steady-state boundary loading, and consistent dimensional units. Always apply appropriate service factors, corrosion allowances, or load and resistance factor design (LRFD / ASD) safety margins required by your governing code.

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Technical reference & verification guidelines for Steel Section Properties Reference

What governing equation and methodology does the Steel Section Properties Reference use?

The Steel Section Properties Reference evaluates european (ipe, hea, heb) and british (ub) steel section properties: dimensions, area, weight, moment of inertia, and section modulus within the Structural Steel, Beam Mechanics & Welding Engineering domain using the governing formulation: Standardized parametric evaluation for Steel Section Properties Reference. All intermediate quantities are computed in double-precision floating-point arithmetic to prevent cumulative rounding drift before final design verification.

Which international engineering standards apply to Steel Section Properties Reference calculations?

Calculations and boundary assumptions in this utility align with recognized industry references including AISC 360-22 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings), Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-1 & EN 1993-1-8), AWS D1.1 / ISO 5817 (Structural Welding Code), ASME B30. When preparing formal calculation packages or P.E. stamp submittals, always verify local jurisdictional code amendments and project-specific safety factors.

How should I integrate results from the Steel Section Properties Reference into my CAD or BIM workflow?

Confirm that member end-connection rotational stiffness (pinned, semi-rigid, or fixed moment connections) modeled in your structural BIM/CAD framing plan matches the effective length factor (K) assumed in calculation. Using the baseline benchmark (standard nominal boundary parameters for Steel Section Properties Reference), the solver yields verified design compliance metrics for Steel Section Properties Reference, which can be directly cross-referenced against your parametric 3D assembly constraints, 2D fabrication drawings, or bill of materials (BOM).