IPE 550 Dimensions & Weight

IPE 550 is an EN 10365 IPE beam with an actual depth of 550 mm and a 210 mm flange, weighing 106 kg per metre (71.23 lb/ft) — commonly used for longer floor spans and transfer framing.

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IPE 550 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)550 mm21.654 in
Flange width (b)210 mm8.268 in
Web thickness (tw)11.1 mm0.437 in
Flange thickness (tf)17.2 mm0.677 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density135 cm²20.93 in²
Mass106 kg/m71.23 lb/ft

Standard: EN 10365. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

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IPE 550 has a mass of 106 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 212.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
636 kg
Material cost
1,272.00

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