IPE 270
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 | 270 mm | 10.6299 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 135 mm | 5.315 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 6.6 mm | 0.259843 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 10.2 mm | 0.401575 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 57,900,000 mm⁴ | 139.1053 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 429,000 mm³ | 26.1792 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 484,000 mm³ | 29.5355 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 112 mm | 4.4094 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 135 mm | 5.315 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 135 mm | 5.315 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 4,200,000 mm⁴ | 10.0905 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 62,000 mm³ | 3.7835 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 97,000 mm³ | 5.9193 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 30.2 mm | 1.189 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 159,000 mm⁴ | 0.381999 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 7.06000e+10 mm⁶ | 262.9072 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 36.1 kg/m | 24.2581 lb/ft |