IPN Table — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties

IPN I-beam per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-1)

Standard values for every IPN size from IPN 80 to IPN 600: dimensions, weight per meter, and the section properties needed for bending and deflection checks. Click a size for its full data sheet.

IPN — IPN 80 – IPN 600

IPN load capacity — max. uniform load (kN/m), simply supported

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IPN profile?

IPN is a standard European hot-rolled beam series per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-1). Sizes run from IPN 80 (5.94 kg/m) to IPN 600 (199 kg/m).

How do I read the IPN table?

h and b are the section height and flange width in mm, G is the weight per meter, A the cross-section area, Ix/Wx the moment of inertia and section modulus about the strong axis, and Iy/Wy the same about the weak axis. Click any size for the full data sheet with a worked deflection example.

How much load can an IPN beam carry?

The load capacity table above gives the maximum uniformly distributed load per span for a simply supported beam — the stricter of the L/360 deflection limit (E = 210 GPa) and an elastic bending stress of 155 MPa (≈ 0.66·fy for S235). Example: IPN 280 carries about 42 kN/m over a 4 m span. Preliminary sizing only — verify the final design to Eurocode 3, including shear, bearing, and lateral-torsional buckling.

What is the difference between IPN and IPE?

IPN is the older I-beam series with tapered inner flange faces (14% slope) per DIN 1025-1; IPE has parallel flanges and a more efficient cross-section. IPE is the default for new designs, but IPN remains common in renovations, machine building, and crane rails — and its narrower flanges can be an advantage in tight details.

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