IPE Beam Sizes and Weight per Meter: Full Chart (IPE 80 to IPE 600)
IPE beams are the standard European I-beams for floors, roof rafters, purlins and lintels. They have narrow parallel flanges and a tall web, so they carry bending loads with very little steel. This page gives the full IPE size and weight chart from IPE 80 to IPE 600 with section properties. It also shows when an IPE is the better choice than an HEA or HEB, and includes a weight calculator for your order.
• IPE = European I-beam with parallel flanges (formerly DIN 1025-5). Dimensions: EN 10365. Tolerances: EN 10034.
• Most common sizes: IPE 200 = 22.4 kg/m, IPE 300 = 42.2 kg/m, IPE 400 = 66.3 kg/m.
• The number is the height in mm: an IPE 300 is 300 mm high with 150 mm wide flanges.
• For the same bending capacity, an IPE uses about 20–40% less steel than an HEA or HEB, but it is deeper.
• Customs code: I sections of 80 mm or more in height fall under HS 7216.32.
What Is an IPE Beam?
IPE stands for the German I-Profil Europäisch (European I-section). It is a hot-rolled section with parallel flange surfaces, unlike the older INP/IPN beams with tapered flanges. Parallel flanges make bolted connections simpler, because no tapered washers are needed.
The flange width of an IPE is only about half of its height. This puts most of the steel far from the neutral axis, which gives a high section modulus about the strong axis for a low weight. The result is an efficient beam for bending in one direction. It is less suited to columns or to loads that act sideways.
Variants exist for some sizes: IPE A (lighter, thinner flanges) and IPE O (heavier, thicker flanges) have the same nominal size but different weight. There are also IPE 750 sections for very long spans. Always state the exact designation when you order.
Weight Calculator
Theoretical weight based on a steel density of 7,850 kg/m³. HEA and HEB sections are included for comparison.
IPE Beam Size and Weight Chart
Legend: h = height, b = flange width, tw = web thickness, tf = flange thickness, r = root radius, A = cross-section area, Iy / Iz = second moment of area about the strong / weak axis, Wel = elastic section modulus.
| Profile | h mm | b mm | tw mm | tf mm | r mm | A cm² | Weight kg/m | Iy cm⁴ | Wel,y cm³ | Iz cm⁴ | Wel,z cm³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPE 80 | 80 | 46 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 5 | 7.6 | 6 | 80 | 20 | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| IPE 100 | 100 | 55 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 7 | 10.3 | 8.1 | 171 | 34 | 16.0 | 5.8 |
| IPE 120 | 120 | 64 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 7 | 13.2 | 10.4 | 318 | 53 | 27.8 | 8.7 |
| IPE 140 | 140 | 73 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 7 | 16.4 | 12.9 | 541 | 77 | 45.0 | 12.3 |
| IPE 160 | 160 | 82 | 5 | 7.4 | 9 | 20.1 | 15.8 | 870 | 109 | 68.6 | 16.7 |
| IPE 180 | 180 | 91 | 5.3 | 8 | 9 | 23.9 | 18.8 | 1,317 | 146 | 101.2 | 22.2 |
| IPE 200 | 200 | 100 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 12 | 28.5 | 22.4 | 1,944 | 194 | 143.4 | 28.7 |
| IPE 220 | 220 | 110 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 12 | 33.4 | 26.2 | 2,773 | 252 | 205.9 | 37.4 |
| IPE 240 | 240 | 120 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 15 | 39.1 | 30.7 | 3,894 | 325 | 286.0 | 47.7 |
| IPE 270 | 270 | 135 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 15 | 45.9 | 36.1 | 5,792 | 429 | 422.3 | 62.6 |
| IPE 300 | 300 | 150 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 15 | 53.8 | 42.2 | 8,359 | 557 | 606.2 | 80.8 |
| IPE 330 | 330 | 160 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 18 | 62.6 | 49.1 | 11,772 | 713 | 793.1 | 99.1 |
| IPE 360 | 360 | 170 | 8 | 12.7 | 18 | 72.7 | 57.1 | 16,271 | 904 | 1,048.4 | 123.3 |
| IPE 400 | 400 | 180 | 8.6 | 13.5 | 21 | 84.5 | 66.3 | 23,138 | 1,157 | 1,327.1 | 147.5 |
| IPE 450 | 450 | 190 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 21 | 98.8 | 77.6 | 33,752 | 1,500 | 1,685.1 | 177.4 |
| IPE 500 | 500 | 200 | 10.2 | 16 | 21 | 115.5 | 90.7 | 48,208 | 1,928 | 2,150.9 | 215.1 |
| IPE 550 | 550 | 210 | 11.1 | 17.2 | 24 | 134.4 | 106 | 67,132 | 2,441 | 2,683.3 | 255.6 |
| IPE 600 | 600 | 220 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 156.0 | 122 | 92,099 | 3,070 | 3,403.1 | 309.4 |
Dimensions and weights according to EN 10365. Section properties are calculated from the nominal dimensions, including root radii, and may differ from individual mill catalogues by less than 1% because of rounding. Use the mill's data for final design.
IPE vs HEA vs HEB: Which Beam Is Lighter?
The table below shows, for common IPE sizes, the lightest HEA and HEB section with at least the same strong-axis section modulus (Wel,y). It compares bending capacity only, before any buckling or deflection checks.
| IPE | Height | kg/m | Wel,y cm³ | Equivalent HEA | HEA kg/m | Equivalent HEB | HEB kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPE 160 | 160 mm | 15.8 | 109 | HEA 140 (133 mm) | 24.7 (+56%) | HEB 120 (120 mm) | 26.7 (+69%) |
| IPE 200 | 200 mm | 22.4 | 194 | HEA 160 (152 mm) | 30.4 (+36%) | HEB 140 (140 mm) | 33.7 (+50%) |
| IPE 240 | 240 mm | 30.7 | 325 | HEA 200 (190 mm) | 42.3 (+38%) | HEB 180 (180 mm) | 51.2 (+67%) |
| IPE 300 | 300 mm | 42.2 | 557 | HEA 240 (230 mm) | 60.3 (+43%) | HEB 200 (200 mm) | 61.3 (+45%) |
| IPE 360 | 360 mm | 57.1 | 904 | HEA 280 (270 mm) | 76.4 (+34%) | HEB 240 (240 mm) | 83.2 (+46%) |
| IPE 400 | 400 mm | 66.3 | 1,157 | HEA 300 (290 mm) | 88.3 (+33%) | HEB 280 (280 mm) | 103 (+55%) |
| IPE 500 | 500 mm | 90.7 | 1,928 | HEA 400 (390 mm) | 125 (+38%) | HEB 340 (340 mm) | 134 (+48%) |
| IPE 600 | 600 mm | 122 | 3,070 | HEA 500 (490 mm) | 155 (+27%) | HEB 450 (450 mm) | 171 (+40%) |
The pattern is clear. When the structural depth is not limited, an IPE carries the same bending moment with roughly 20–35% less steel than an HEA and 30–40% less than an HEB. The HE sections win where height is limited, for slender columns and for members loaded about both axes.
Choose IPE for
Floor beams, roof rafters, purlins, secondary beams, lintels and mezzanine joists, where depth is available and loads act vertically.
Choose HEA / HEB for
Columns, beams with limited depth, crane runways and members with biaxial bending. See our HEA, HEB and HEM tables.
Check lateral stability
Narrow IPE flanges make long, unrestrained beams sensitive to lateral-torsional buckling. Provide restraints or check a wider section.
Steel Grades for IPE Beams
IPE beams are rolled in the structural grades of EN 10025-2: S235JR for general construction, S275JR as the standard building grade in many markets, and S355J2 / S355JR where higher strength is needed. The approximate US counterparts are ASTM A36 and A572 Grade 50. Our guide to steel types for industrial projects explains the differences.
How to Order IPE Beams
- Exact designation: IPE 300, IPE A 300 or IPE O 300. These are different sections.
- Steel grade to EN 10025-2, for example S275JR or S355J2.
- Length: 12 m is the usual stock length. Mills roll 6 m, 15 m or 18 m to order, and beams can be cut to exact lengths.
- Quantity in tonnes or pieces. Use the calculator above to convert.
- Inspection certificate: EN 10204 3.1 as standard.
- Surface: as rolled, shot-blasted and primed, or hot-dip galvanized.
- Processing: holes, notches, end plates and cambering before shipment.
Sourcing IPE Beams from Türkiye
Turkish long-product mills and stockists supply the full IPE range in S235, S275 and S355 grades, with 3.1 certificates and CE marking. Most Turkish steel is made from scrap in electric arc furnaces, which keeps embedded emissions low under the EU CBAM. EU buyers should plan deliveries around the quarterly periods of the new EU steel import quotas, because I-sections fall in a quota category. Beams that are fabricated into structures (HS 7308) are outside the quota categories.
See our structural steel sections range, or read How to Source Structural Steel Profiles from Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an IPE 300 beam weigh?
An IPE 300 weighs 42.2 kg per metre, so a 12 m beam weighs about 506 kg. An IPE 200 weighs 22.4 kg/m and an IPE 400 weighs 66.3 kg/m.
What does IPE stand for?
IPE comes from the German "I-Profil Europäisch", meaning European I-section. It is a hot-rolled I-beam with parallel flanges, standardised in EN 10365.
What is the difference between IPE and HEA beams?
An IPE has narrow flanges, about half its height, and is optimised for bending in one direction. An HEA has wide flanges, close to its height, which makes it stiffer about the weak axis and better for columns. For the same bending capacity, an IPE is deeper but uses about 20–35% less steel.
What is the difference between IPE and IPN?
IPN (or INP) beams have tapered inner flange surfaces, while IPE beams have parallel flanges. IPE beams are lighter for the same capacity and easier to connect, so they have largely replaced IPN beams in new construction.
What is the US equivalent of an IPE beam?
The closest US sections are W-shapes with narrow flanges. For example, an IPE 300 is close in size to a W12×26. The dimensions and properties are not identical, so check the section properties before substituting.
What is the HS code for IPE beams?
Hot-rolled I-sections with a height of 80 mm or more are classified under HS 7216.32. Confirm the full national code with your customs broker.
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