UPE 270 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2)
UPE 270 is a UPE parallel-flange channel per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2), 270 mm tall and 95 mm wide, weighing 35.2 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 | 270 mm |
| Flange width b | 95 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 7.5 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 13.5 mm |
| Root radius r | 15 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 35.2 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 211.2 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 422.4 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 44.8 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 5,250 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 389 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 10.8 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 401 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 60.7 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 2.99 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPE 240 | 240 × 90 | 30.2 | 3,600 | 300 | −14 % | −31 % |
| UPE 270 (this page) | 270 × 95 | 35.2 | 5,250 | 389 | — | — |
| UPE 300 | 300 × 100 | 44.4 | 7,820 | 522 | +26 % | +49 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported UPE 270 spanning 5 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 2.36 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 5,250 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 270 weigh?
UPE 270 weighs 35.2 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 211.2 kg and a 12 m bar 422.4 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 44.8 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of UPE 270?
UPE 270 is 270 mm tall and 95 mm wide, with a web thickness of 7.5 mm, a flange thickness of 13.5 mm, and a root radius of 15 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1026-2).
What is the moment of inertia of UPE 270?
About the strong axis, Ix = 5,250 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 389 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 401 cm⁴ and Wy = 60.7 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
UPE 270 or UPE 300 — what does one size up change?
UPE 300 is about 26% heavier (44.4 vs 35.2 kg/m) but about 49% stiffer (Ix 7,820 vs 5,250 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