UPE 160 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2)
UPE 160 is a UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2), 160 mm tall and 70 mm wide, weighing 17 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 | 160 mm |
| Flange width b | 70 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 5.5 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 9.5 mm |
| Root radius r | 12 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 17 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 102 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 204 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 21.7 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 911 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 114 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 6.48 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 107 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 22.6 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 2.22 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPE 140 | 140 × 65 | 14.5 | 600 | 85.6 | −15 % | −34 % |
| UPE 160 (this page) | 160 × 70 | 17 | 911 | 114 | — | — |
| UPE 180 | 180 × 75 | 19.7 | 1,350 | 150 | +16 % | +48 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported UPE 160 spanning 3 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 2.94 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 911 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 160 weigh?
UPE 160 weighs 17 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 102 kg and a 12 m bar 204 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 21.7 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of UPE 160?
UPE 160 is 160 mm tall and 70 mm wide, with a web thickness of 5.5 mm, a flange thickness of 9.5 mm, and a root radius of 12 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2).
What is the moment of inertia of UPE 160?
About the strong axis, Ix = 911 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 114 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 107 cm⁴ and Wy = 22.6 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
UPE 160 or UPE 180 — what does one size up change?
UPE 180 is about 16% heavier (19.7 vs 17 kg/m) but about 48% stiffer (Ix 1,350 vs 911 cm⁴). Going one size up is usually the cheapest way to cut deflection, because stiffness grows much faster than weight.
Values are entered from the governing standard’s published tables and cross-checked programmatically against its mass and section formulas before publication. Spotted an error? Write to advertising@metalabout.net — verified corrections ship within days. About