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UPE 160 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN UPE parallel flange channels · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
UPE 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 | 11.42 lb/ft | 17.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| tw | 0.217 in | 5.500 mm |
| tf | 0.374 in | 9.500 mm |
| Area | 3.36 in² | 2,170.00 mm² |
| Ix | 21.89 in⁴ | 9,110,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.57 in⁴ | 1,070,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 6.96 in³ | 114,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.40 in³ | 23,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 8.06 in³ | 132,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.53 in³ | 41,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.55 in | 64.80 mm |
| ry | 0.87 in | 22.20 mm |
| J | 0.12 in⁴ | 52,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 14.75 in⁶ | 3,960,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus UPE 160.
Lighter in UPE parallel flange channels
UPE 140
- Weight
- 14.5 kg/m (-15%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-13%)
- Ix
- 6,000,000 mm⁴ (-34%)
Heavier in UPE parallel flange channels
UPE 180
- Weight
- 19.7 kg/m (+16%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 13,500,000 mm⁴ (+48%)
Closest Iₓ in UPE parallel flange channels
UPE 120
- Weight
- 12.1 kg/m (-29%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-25%)
- Ix
- 3,640,000 mm⁴ (-60%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology