Universal Steel Beams (UB), Structural I Beams, H Beams, Girders

Universal Beams

Also known as: Girders, H sections, I sections, U beams, Lintels

The table below allows you to pick the right universal beam size for your project. If you’re not sure, please speak to our friendly advisors who would be happy to guide you.

Each universal beam is fabricated to your exact project requirements and delivered to site in as little as 24 hours.

Universal steel beam sizes and weights

Don’t see the size you need listed below? Contact us for advice.

Size	Weight	Depth	Width	Web Thickness	Flange Thickness
(mm)	(kg/m)	(mm)	(mm)	(mm)	(mm)
127 x 76	13	127	76	4.2	7.6
152 x 89	16	152	89	4.6	7.7
178 x 102	19	178	102	4.7	7.9
203 x 102	23	203	102	5.2	9.3
203 x 133	25	203	133	5.8	7.8
203 x 133	30	207	134	6.3	9.6
254 x 102	22	254	102	5.8	6.8
254 x 102	25	257	102	6.1	8.4
254 x 102	28	260	102	6.4	10.0
254 x 146	31	251	146	6.1	8.6
254 x 146	37	256	146	6.4	10.9
254 x 146	43	260	147	7.3	12.7
305 x 102	25	305	102	5.8	6.8
305 x 102	28	309	102	6.1	8.9
305 x 102	33	313	102	6.6	10.8
305 x 127	37	304	123	7.2	10.7
305 x 127	42	307	124	8.0	12.1
305 x 127	48	310	125	8.9	14.0
305 x 165	40	304	165	6.1	10.2
305 x 165	46	307	166	6.7	11.8
305 x 165	54	311	167	7.7	13.7
356 x 127	33	349	125	5.9	8.5
356 x 127	39	353	126	6.5	10.7
356 x 171	45	352	171	6.9	9.7
356 x 171	51	356	172	7.3	11.5
356 x 171	57	359	172	8.0	13.0
356 x 171	67	364	173	9.1	15.7
406 x 140	39	397	142	6.3	8.6
406 x 140	46	402	142	6.9	11.2
406 x 178	54	402	178	7.6	10.9
406 x 178	60	406	178	7.8	12.8
406 x 178	67	409	171	8.8	14.3
406 x 178	74	413	180	9.7	16.0
457 x 152	52	449	152	7.6	10.9
457 x 152	60	454	152	8.0	13.3
457 x 152	67	457	151	9.1	15
457 x 152	74	461	152	9.9	17
457 x 152	82	465	153	10.7	18.9
457 x 191	67	453	189	8.5	12.7
457 x 191	74	457	190	9.1	14.5
457 x 191	82	460	191	9.9	16
457 x 191	89	463	192	10.6	17.7
457 x 191	98	467	192	11.4	19.6
433 x 210	82	528	208	9.6	13.2
433 x 210	92	533	209	10.2	15.6
433 x 210	101	536	210	10.9	17.4
433 x 210	109	539	210	11.6	18.8
433 x 210	122	544	211	12.8	21.3
610 x 229	101	602	227	10.6	14.8
610 x 229	113	607	228	11.2	17.3
610 x 229	125	611	229	11.9	19.6
610 x 229	140	617	230	13.1	22.1
610 x 305	149	609	304	11.9	19.7
610 x 305	179	617	307	14.1	23.6
610 x 305	238	633	311	18.6	31.4
686 x 254	125	677	253	11.7	16.2
686 x 254	140	683	253	12.4	19.0
686 x 254	152	687	254	13.2	21.0
686 x 254	170	692	255	14.5	23.7
762 x 267	147	753	265	12.9	17.5
762 x 267	173	762	266	14.3	21.6
762 x 267	197	769	268	15.6	25.4
838 x 292	176	834	291	14.0	18.8
914 x 305	201	903	303	15.2	20.2
914 x 419	343	911	418	19.4	32.0
914 x 419	388	920	420	21.5	36.6

What are Universal Steel Beams?

Universal beams are long robust structures featuring an I-shaped cross section typically used for large-scale building projects although they can also be made to order in an H-shape. Our universal steel beams are extremely efficient at carrying very heavy loads, making them perfect for a civil engineering project or one where floors need to be supported during an extension build project or where openings are required in supporting walls.

Universal steel beams are absolutely integral to a building’s security and robustness – if the steel is not manufactured to the highest standard, it can severely compromise a building’s stability.

At Steel Beam Suppliers, we understand how vital it is for your building’s structure to be completely safe, no matter how large or small the project scale. Universal beams may even be considered as the bones or skeletal structure of a building, which is why we ensure that they are of the highest quality standards, including the EN10025 standards.

Universal Beam vs. Universal Column

To ensure that you pick the right universal beams for your project, it is important to know the distinction between universal beams and universal columns. Knowing this difference can help you save time and money as this way, you will only order a product that fully meets your specification.

Universal beams have a lighter load-bearing capacity whereas universal columns have a heavier load-bearing capacity. We also offer a broad range of universal columns to help you meet the demands of your project.

So, if universal columns are used in commercial construction where structural support is required, for example, in supporting floor joists, universal beams (also called I-beam) are typically found in the majority of applications in girders, because they possess a much higher moment of inertia in contrast with universal columns. This makes them more resistant to bending moments owing to the different construction loads, such as self-weight.

If you require universal steel beams fabricated to the highest standard, then you’ve come to the right place, as they can be utilised for all manners of construction purposes, including those for large commercial premises and residential properties. The railways and bridges you see from your office or hotel window most likely have high-quality universal beams at their core.

Since a universal beam has an increased depth compared to other kinds of steel beams, it has a higher loading capability too, making it very versatile for all kinds of civil engineering and home improvement or residential build projects.

Our in-house team can fabricate universal steel beams to the highest quality and in a large number of standard sizes. However, it is crucial to measure the depth correctly before placing your order. Even though a universal beam is typically put between two columns (I-pattern), it can also be used as a column within itself (H-pattern).

If you need guidance on which universal beam to order for your project, our advisors are always available to assist you.