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IPE A 160 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN IPE beams · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
IPE A 160 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.53 lb/ft | 12.70 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.18 in | 157.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 3.23 in | 82.00 mm |
| tw | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| tf | 0.232 in | 5.900 mm |
| Area | 2.51 in² | 1,620.00 mm² |
| Ix | 16.55 in⁴ | 6,890,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.31 in⁴ | 544,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 5.36 in³ | 87,800.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.79 in³ | 13,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 6.05 in³ | 99,100.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.26 in³ | 20,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.57 in | 65.30 mm |
| ry | 0.72 in | 18.30 mm |
| J | 0.05 in⁴ | 19,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 11.51 in⁶ | 3,090,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus IPE A 160.
Lighter in IPE beams
IPE AA 160
- Weight
- 12.3 kg/m (-3.1%)
- Depth
- 156.4 mm (-0.4%)
- Ix
- 6,590,000 mm⁴ (-4.4%)
Heavier in IPE beams
IPE 140
- Weight
- 12.9 kg/m (+1.6%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-11%)
- Ix
- 5,410,000 mm⁴ (-21%)
Closest Iₓ in IPE beams
IPE 160
- Weight
- 15.8 kg/m (+24%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (+1.9%)
- Ix
- 8,690,000 mm⁴ (+26%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology