IPE A 120
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 | 117.6 mm | 4.6299 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 64 mm | 2.5197 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 3.8 mm | 0.149606 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 5.1 mm | 0.200787 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 2,570,000 mm⁴ | 6.1745 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 43,800 mm³ | 2.6728 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 49,900 mm³ | 3.0451 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 48.3 mm | 1.9016 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 58.8 mm | 2.315 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 58.8 mm | 2.315 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 224,000 mm⁴ | 0.538162 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 7,000 mm³ | 0.427166 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 11,000 mm³ | 0.671261 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 14.2 mm | 0.559055 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 10,000 mm⁴ | 0.024025 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 710,000,000 mm⁶ | 2.644 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 8.7 kg/m | 5.8461 lb/ft |