Steel Weight Chart: IPE, HEA, HEB, UPN, Angle, Pipe & Plate Sizes
This steel weight chart lists the dimensions and weight per metre of standard structural steel sections. It covers IPE, HEA and HEB beams, UPN channels, equal angles, SCH 40 and SCH 80 pipes and MS plates. Search any size, switch between mm and kg/m or inches and lb/ft, and send a size straight to the steel cost estimator.
Key facts
- Steel weighs 7,850 kg per cubic metre. Weight per metre (kg/m) = cross-section area (mm²) × 0.00785.
- HEB 200 weighs 61.3 kg/m (735.6 kg for a 12 m length). IPE 200 weighs 22.4 kg/m. UPN 100 weighs 10.6 kg/m.
- A 2 inch SCH 40 pipe (60.3 × 3.91 mm) weighs 5.44 kg/m. A 50 × 50 × 5 angle weighs about 3.73 kg/m.
- MS plate weight per square metre = thickness in mm × 7.85. A 6 mm plate is 47.1 kg/m².
- 1 kg/m = 0.672 lb/ft. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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How to use the steel size chart
- Choose a category – beams, channels, angles, pipes or plates.
- Search a size, for example “HEB 200”, “UPN 100”, “50x50x5”, “2 inch SCH 40” or “6 mm”. The tab with matching sizes opens on its own.
- Pick your units: mm and kg/m, or inches and lb/ft.
- Read the weight per metre and the weight of one standard length (6 m or 12 m) or one plate sheet.
- Press “Add to calculator” (the + button on a phone). The steel cost estimator opens with the size and length filled in, ready for the quantity and price.
Popular sizes at a glance
| Section | Size (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Standard length | Weight per length (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPE 200 beam | 200 × 100 × 5.6 / 8.5 | 22.4 | 12 m | 268.8 |
| HEA 200 beam | 190 × 200 × 6.5 / 10 | 42.3 | 12 m | 507.6 |
| HEB 200 beam | 200 × 200 × 9 / 15 | 61.3 | 12 m | 735.6 |
| HEB 300 beam | 300 × 300 × 11 / 19 | 117 | 12 m | 1,404 |
| UPN 100 channel | 100 × 50 × 6 / 8.5 | 10.6 | 12 m | 127.2 |
| UPN 200 channel | 200 × 75 × 8.5 / 11.5 | 25.3 | 12 m | 303.6 |
| Equal angle 50 × 50 × 5 | 50 × 50 × 5 | 3.73 | 6 m | 22.4 |
| Equal angle 75 × 75 × 6 | 75 × 75 × 6 | 6.78 | 6 m | 40.7 |
| Pipe 2″ SCH 40 | 60.3 × 3.91 | 5.44 | 6 m | 32.6 |
| Pipe 4″ SCH 40 | 114.3 × 6.02 | 16.08 | 6 m | 96.5 |
| MS plate 6 mm | 2,000 × 6,000 sheet | 47.1 kg/m² | Sheet | 565.2 |
| MS plate 10 mm | 2,000 × 6,000 sheet | 78.5 kg/m² | Sheet | 942 |
Steel weight formulas
- Any section: kg/m = area (mm²) × 0.00785.
- Round pipe: kg/m = (OD − wall) × wall × 0.02466.
- Equal angle: kg/m = thickness × (2 × leg − thickness) × 0.00785.
- Plate: kg = length (m) × width (m) × thickness (mm) × 7.85.
- Beams and channels: use the published EN 10365 weight, because the root radius adds weight a simple formula misses.
- Imperial: lb/ft = kg/m × 0.672.
IPE vs HEA vs HEB: what is the difference?
| Section | Shape | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| IPE | I beam: narrow flange, about half the height | Floor beams, rafters, lintels – carries load in one direction efficiently |
| HEA | Wide-flange H beam, light series (height a little less than the nominal size) | Columns and beams where weight saving matters |
| HEB | Wide-flange H beam, standard series (height equals the nominal size) | Columns, crane rails, heavy frames and mezzanines |
| UPN | U channel with tapered flanges | Purlins, frames, trailer and machine bases, stair stringers |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight of HEB 200 per metre?
HEB 200 weighs 61.3 kg/m (41.2 lb/ft). A standard 12 m length weighs about 735.6 kg.
What is the weight of IPE 200 per metre?
IPE 200 weighs 22.4 kg/m (15.1 lb/ft), so a 12 m length is about 268.8 kg.
How much does a UPN 100 channel weigh?
UPN 100 (100 × 50 mm) weighs 10.6 kg/m, or about 127.2 kg for a 12 m length.
What is the weight of a 2 inch SCH 40 pipe?
A 2″ SCH 40 pipe has a 60.3 mm outside diameter and 3.91 mm wall. It weighs 5.44 kg/m, or 32.6 kg for a 6 m length.
How do I calculate the weight of an MS plate?
Multiply length (m) × width (m) × thickness (mm) × 7.85. A 2 × 6 m sheet of 6 mm plate weighs 2 × 6 × 6 × 7.85 = 565.2 kg.
Why is the weight on the scale different from the chart?
Mills roll steel within size tolerances, and galvanised steel has a zinc coating, so the real weight is usually within a few percent of the theoretical value.
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