UPE 140 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2)
UPE 140 is a UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2), 140 mm tall and 65 mm wide, weighing 14.5 kg per meter. All dimensions and section properties below are the standard published values used in structural design across Europe.
Typical uses: floor beams, columns, frames, and general steel construction. For a quick strength check, use the deflection example below or open the beam calculator with your own span and load.
Dimensions (mm)
| Height h | 140 mm |
| Flange width b | 65 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 5 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 9 mm |
| Root radius r | 12 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 14.5 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 87 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 174 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 18.4 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 600 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 85.6 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 5.71 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 78.8 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 18.2 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 2.07 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPE 120 | 120 × 60 | 12.1 | 364 | 60.6 | −17 % | −39 % |
| UPE 140 (this page) | 140 × 65 | 14.5 | 600 | 85.6 | — | — |
| UPE 160 | 160 × 70 | 17 | 911 | 114 | +17 % | +52 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported UPE 140 spanning 3 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 4.46 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 600 cm⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 8.3 mm — the profile passes this quick check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does UPE 140 weigh?
UPE 140 weighs 14.5 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 87 kg and a 12 m bar 174 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 18.4 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of UPE 140?
UPE 140 is 140 mm tall and 65 mm wide, with a web thickness of 5 mm, a flange thickness of 9 mm, and a root radius of 12 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2).
What is the moment of inertia of UPE 140?
About the strong axis, Ix = 600 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 85.6 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 78.8 cm⁴ and Wy = 18.2 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
UPE 140 or UPE 160 — what does one size up change?
UPE 160 is about 17% heavier (17 vs 14.5 kg/m) but about 52% stiffer (Ix 911 vs 600 cm⁴). Going one size up is usually the cheapest way to cut deflection, because stiffness grows much faster than weight.
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