IPE 240
IPE beams from Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 240 mm | 9.4488 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 120 mm | 4.7244 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 6.2 mm | 0.244094 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 9.8 mm | 0.385827 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 38,900,000 mm⁴ | 93.4576 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 324,000 mm³ | 19.7717 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 367,000 mm³ | 22.3957 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 99.7 mm | 3.9252 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 120 mm | 4.7244 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 120 mm | 4.7244 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 2,840,000 mm⁴ | 6.8231 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 47,000 mm³ | 2.8681 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 73,900 mm³ | 4.5097 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 26.9 mm | 1.0591 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 130,000 mm⁴ | 0.312326 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 3.74000e+10 mm⁶ | 139.2738 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 30.7 kg/m | 20.6294 lb/ft |