How to Read kg/m Tables in a Steel Catalog
The kg/m column is theoretical weight per one meter of length for that size. Match the profile standard (IPE, UPN, L, etc.), open the size row, then multiply kg/m by your bar length and quantity.
Reference values
- kg/m meaning
- Kilograms per one meter length
- Total
- kg/m × L × quantity
- Type
- Theoretical unless noted actual
Reading the table
Confirm profile family
IPE, HEA, UPN, L, etc. — names encode the standard.
Match designation
Size number (e.g. IPE 200) must match your drawing.
Read kg/m column
Value is per meter, not per piece.
Extend to total
kg/m × length × qty; add waste per site rules.
IPE row
IPE 200 showing 22.4 kg/m means each meter weighs 22.4 kg theoretically.
Steel kg/m reference — 50 catalog sizes
| Section | Size | kg/m | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPE | 80 | 6 | EN 10365 |
| IPE | 100 | 8.1 | EN 10365 |
| IPE | 120 | 10.4 | EN 10365 |
Take the table with you
- CSV
The same 50 rows as a spreadsheet
Opens in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. Each row keeps its catalog ID so you can match it back to a size page.
FAQ
kg/m vs kg/piece?
Tables show kg/m; multiply by length for piece weight.
Missing size?
Use the matching shape calculator with dimensions.