IPE 160 weight and dimensions
15.77 kg/m · 10.60 lb/ft
IPE 160 is a 160 mm deep beam with a 82 mm flange, 5 mm web and 7.4 mm flange thickness. It weighs 15.77 kg per metre (10.60 lb/ft). It belongs to the IPE European I-beam series, European (EN).
IPE 160 weight calculator
Weight of standard lengths
| Pieces | 6 m each (kg) | 12 m each (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.6 | 189.2 |
| 5 | 473.1 | 946.2 |
| 10 | 946.2 | 1,892.4 |
| 20 | 1,892.4 | 3,784.8 |
| 50 | 4,731.0 | 9,462.0 |
Pieces per tonne
| 6 m lengths per metric tonne | 10.6 |
| 12 m lengths per metric tonne | 5.3 |
| Length per tonne | 63.4 m |
Useful for converting a tonnage order into a number of bars.
Surface area for painting
| Per metre of length | 0.623 m²/m |
| Per foot of length | 2.04 ft²/ft |
| Per tonne of steel | 39.5 m²/t |
| A 12 m length | 7.47 m² |
Outside perimeter × length, all faces, calculated from the dimensions. Use it to estimate paint, primer, fireproofing or galvanizing quantities.
Cross-section
Drawn to scale. Dimensions in mm.
Dimensions
| Depth h | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Flange width b | 82 mm | 3.228 in |
| Web thickness tw | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Flange thickness tf | 7.4 mm | 0.291 in |
| Root radius r | 9 mm | 0.354 in |
| Mass | 15.77 kg/m | 10.60 lb/ft |
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 20.09 | cm² |
| Moment of inertia Ix | 869 | cm⁴ |
| Moment of inertia Iy | 68.30 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic modulus Zx | 109 | cm³ |
| Elastic modulus Zy | 16.66 | cm³ |
| Radius of gyration rx | 6.58 | cm |
| Radius of gyration ry | 1.84 | cm |
Equivalent sections in other standards
The closest sections by depth and weight. They are not direct substitutes: check bending, buckling and connection details before swapping one for another.
IPE 160 and its closest equivalents, drawn over each other at the same scale.
| Section | Standard | Depth (mm) | kg/m | Weight vs IPE 160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPE 160 | EN | 160 | 15.77 | — |
| ISMB 150 | IS | 150 | 14.96 | -5.1% |
| ISWB 150 | IS | 150 | 17.00 | +7.8% |
| W6x12 | AISC | 153 | 18.00 | +14.1% |
| W6x9 | AISC | 150 | 13.50 | -14.4% |
IPE series weights
Next lighter: IPE 140 (12.89 kg/m). Next heavier: IPE 180 (18.8 kg/m).
Stiffness and strength per kilogram
The elastic section modulus Zx governs bending strength. Dividing it by the weight shows how efficiently each size uses its steel: higher is better when weight is the cost driver.
| Section | kg/m | Ix (cm⁴) | Zx (cm³) | Zx per kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPE 100 | 8.10 | 171 | 34.2 | 4.22 |
| IPE 120 | 10.37 | 318 | 52.9 | 5.11 |
| IPE 140 | 12.89 | 541 | 77.3 | 6.00 |
| IPE 160 | 15.77 | 869 | 108.7 | 6.89 |
| IPE 180 | 18.80 | 1,317 | 146.3 | 7.78 |
| IPE 200 | 22.36 | 1,943 | 194.3 | 8.69 |
| IPE 220 | 26.20 | 2,772 | 252.0 | 9.62 |
Full table: IPE beam weight chart (PDF).
How the weight is calculated
Mass per metre = cross-sectional area × density of steel = 20.09 cm² × 0.785 kg/(cm²·m) = 15.77 kg/m.
Rolled sections are made to a nominal mass, and the actual mass can differ by a few percent within the tolerances of EN 10034 (I and H sections) or EN 10279 (channels). For purchasing, invoicing by weight or checking deliveries, use the producer's stated mass.
Typical uses
Beams of this shape are used as floor and roof beams, lintels, crane girders and frame members, where bending about the strong axis governs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight of IPE 160 per metre?
IPE 160 weighs 15.77 kg/m, which is 10.60 lb/ft.
How much does a 6 m or 12 m length of IPE 160 weigh?
A 6 m length weighs about 94.6 kg and a 12 m length about 189.2 kg.
What is the equivalent of IPE 160 in other standards?
By depth and weight the closest match is ISMB 150 (14.96 kg/m, 150 mm deep). Check section properties before substituting one for the other.
Source: EN 10365. Values are nominal; verify with the producer before ordering.