IPE A 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 | 267 mm | 10.5118 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 135 mm | 5.315 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 5.5 mm | 0.216535 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 8.7 mm | 0.34252 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 49,200,000 mm⁴ | 118.2035 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 368,000 mm³ | 22.4567 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 413,000 mm³ | 25.2028 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 112 mm | 4.4094 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 133.5 mm | 5.2559 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 133.5 mm | 5.2559 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 3,580,000 mm⁴ | 8.601 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 53,000 mm³ | 3.2343 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 82,300 mm³ | 5.0223 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 30.2 mm | 1.189 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 104,000 mm⁴ | 0.249861 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 5.95000e+10 mm⁶ | 221.5719 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 30.7 kg/m | 20.6294 lb/ft |