Free European steel sections for AutoCAD (DWG): IPE, HE, UPN and angles

About the standards and the dimensions

The dimensions come from the tables of EN 10365 (I and channel sections) and EN 10056-1 (angles). To check them, the area and the mass per metre were calculated from each drawn outline, radii included, and compared with catalogue values: IPE 200, for example, gives 28.5 cm² and 22.4 kg/m, as in the tables.

The blocks are our own drawings, not copies of the standards, and the library is not certified. Dimensions are nominal, without tolerances. For ordering and calculations use the data of your supplier: the mass in the attribute is calculated with a density of 7850 kg/m³.

Frequently asked questions

Are these sections to the European standards?

Yes. Each block follows the dimension tables of the standard named in its group, with root and toe radii, and the UPN flanges keep their taper. They are nominal drawing dimensions, without tolerances.

How accurate are the mass and area attributes?

They are calculated from the drawn outline with a density of 7850 kg/m³ and match the catalogue values to the printed precision, for example 22.4 kg/m for IPE 200. For ordering, use your supplier's figures.

Can I use the symbols in commercial projects?

Yes. They are free to use and modify in your own projects, including commercial ones. They are provided as is, without warranty.

How do I get a steel list from my drawings?

Export the section blocks of all drawings to Excel with BlockSync: one row per block with DESIGNATION, length, quantity and mass per metre. Multiply and total them with a pivot table.

Can I change a symbol or add attributes?

Yes. Open the DWG, edit a block with BEDIT to change it or add attributes, and save. To update drawings that already contain the block, run ATTSYNC or replace the block. Make a backup first: attribute values can be lost if ATTSYNC is used carelessly.

Where do I find a ready-made set of these symbols for AutoCAD?

AutoCAD itself ships only a small set of sample blocks, so a full symbol set has to come from a library. Download the ZIP on this page and open the DWG: every symbol is a block. Insert one with INSERT (Blocks palette, Libraries tab, then pick the DWG) or drag it from DesignCenter (ADCENTER). You can also download a single symbol on its own.