IPE 360 vs IPN 360
- IPE 360 is 25 % lighter than IPN 360 (57.1 vs 76.1 kg/m).
- IPN 360 has 21 % higher strong-axis stiffness Iy.
- IPE 360 has 28 % higher weak-axis stiffness Iz, which governs columns and lateral stability.
- IPN 360 has 25 % higher plastic bending resistance (Wpl,y).
- Per kilogram of steel, IPE 360 is the more efficient bending section (Iy/G: 285 vs 258 cm⁴ per kg/m).
| Property | IPE 360 | IPN 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Height h [mm] | 360 | 360 |
| Flange width b [mm] | 170 | 143 |
| Web thickness tw [mm] | 8.0 | 13.0 |
| Flange thickness tf [mm] | 12.7 | 19.5 |
| Area A [cm²] | 72.7 | 97.0 |
| Mass G [kg/m] | 57.1 | 76.1 |
| Moment of inertia Iy [cm⁴] | 16 270 | 19 610 |
| Elastic modulus Wel,y [cm³] | 904 | 1 090 |
| Plastic modulus Wpl,y [cm³] | 1 019 | 1 276 |
| Moment of inertia Iz [cm⁴] | 1 043 | 818 |
| Radius of gyration iy [mm] | 149.5 | 142.0 |
| Radius of gyration iz [mm] | 37.9 | 29.0 |
| Torsion constant It [cm⁴] | 37.1 | 115.0 |
| Warping constant Iw [×10³ cm⁶] | 309.4 | 240.0 |
Highlighted value = the favourable one (higher stiffness/modulus, lower mass). Full property sets on the profile pages.