IPN 500 Dimensions & Weight

IPN 500 is a DIN 1025-1 taper-flange IPN beam with an actual depth of 500 mm and a 185 mm flange, weighing 141 kg per metre (94.75 lb/ft) — commonly used for longer floor spans and transfer framing.

IPN 500 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)500 mm19.685 in
Flange width (b)185 mm7.283 in
Web thickness (tw)18 mm0.709 in
Flange thickness (tf)27 mm1.063 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density179.6 cm²27.84 in²
Mass141 kg/m94.75 lb/ft

Standard: DIN 1025-1. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does IPN 500 weigh and cost?

IPN 500 has a mass of 141 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 282.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
846 kg
Material cost
1,692.00

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