UPE 240 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2)
UPE 240 is a UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2), 240 mm tall and 90 mm wide, weighing 30.2 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 | 240 mm |
| Flange width b | 90 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 7 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 12.5 mm |
| Root radius r | 15 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 30.2 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 181.2 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 362.4 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 38.5 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 3,600 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 300 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 9.67 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 311 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 50.1 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 2.84 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPE 220 | 220 × 85 | 26.6 | 2,680 | 244 | −12 % | −26 % |
| UPE 240 (this page) | 240 × 90 | 30.2 | 3,600 | 300 | — | — |
| UPE 270 | 270 × 95 | 35.2 | 5,250 | 389 | +17 % | +46 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported UPE 240 spanning 5 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 3.44 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 3,600 cm⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 13.9 mm — the profile passes this quick check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does UPE 240 weigh?
UPE 240 weighs 30.2 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 181.2 kg and a 12 m bar 362.4 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 38.5 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of UPE 240?
UPE 240 is 240 mm tall and 90 mm wide, with a web thickness of 7 mm, a flange thickness of 12.5 mm, and a root radius of 15 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2).
What is the moment of inertia of UPE 240?
About the strong axis, Ix = 3,600 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 300 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 311 cm⁴ and Wy = 50.1 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
UPE 240 or UPE 270 — what does one size up change?
UPE 270 is about 17% heavier (35.2 vs 30.2 kg/m) but about 46% stiffer (Ix 5,250 vs 3,600 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