IPE A 300
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 | 297 mm | 11.6929 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 150 mm | 5.9055 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 6.1 mm | 0.240157 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 9.2 mm | 0.362205 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 71,700,000 mm⁴ | 172.2599 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 483,000 mm³ | 29.4745 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 542,000 mm³ | 33.0749 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 124 mm | 4.8819 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 148.5 mm | 5.8465 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 148.5 mm | 5.8465 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 5,190,000 mm⁴ | 12.469 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 69,000 mm³ | 4.2106 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 107,000 mm³ | 6.5295 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 33.4 mm | 1.315 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 133,000 mm⁴ | 0.319534 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 1.07000e+11 mm⁶ | 398.457 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 36.5 kg/m | 24.5269 lb/ft |