IPE300 IPE — European I-Section Section Properties
IPE300 is a European IPE (I-Section) per EN 10365 (successor to DIN 1025 / EN 10034) hot-rolled structural steel section. Standard European IPE dimensions per EN 10365. Verify against ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog.
Dimensions (Metric)
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 300 | mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 150 | mm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 10.7 | mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 7.1 | mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (A) | 51.9 | cm² |
| Mass | 42.2 | kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties (Metric)
| Property | Strong Axis (Y-Y) | Weak Axis (Z-Z) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7,999 | 603 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 533 | 80 | cm³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 602 | 124 | cm³ |
| Radius of Gyration (i) | 12.42 | 3.41 | cm |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 16 | cm⁴ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 28.93 | cm |
Design Resources
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide — Eurocode 3 overview
- European Steel Grades — S235 to S460 properties
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check IPE300 for your loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check IPE300 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IPE300 section depth? The IPE300 has a nominal depth of 300mm and a flange width of 150mm. The IPE series is defined in EN 10365.
What steel grade is standard for IPE300? Typically S275JR or S355J2 per EN 10025-2. Also available as S235JR, S275JR, S355J2, S420M, S460M. Verify grade requirements per EN 1993-1-1.
What is the mass of a IPE300 beam? 42.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 506 kg.
What is the section modulus of IPE300? S_y = 533 cm³ (strong axis) and S_z = 80 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Z_y = 602 cm³.
Related Pages
- EN 1993 Steel Design Guide
- European Steel Grades
- EN 1993 Column Buckling
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current ArcelorMittal / Tata Steel section catalog and EN 10365 before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.