# Steel Profiles — Steel Section Properties

> Reference tool for steel section properties and calculations for engineers. (iPhone/iPad app by Matteo Rossi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-profiles/id564614324 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matteo Rossi](https://appshunter.io/developer/328578840)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 269 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-profiles/id564614324/reviews.md

## What is Steel Profiles?

Steel Profiles is a comprehensive reference tool for structural engineers, steel fabricators, and construction professionals. Browse cross-section properties for over 5,000 steel shapes from six international standards.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0
- AISC 16 library with 2,299 sections from the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
- Equivalent Finder: find the closest matching section in a different standard
- Profile Comparison: compare up to 3 profiles side by side
- Weight Calculator with multiple projects and folder organization
- Advanced filters by area, weight, inertia, moduli, and radii of gyration
- Favorites: swipe to save, filter to show favorites only
- Spotlight search and Siri Shortcuts
- Unit Converter for 8 engineering categories

FEATURES
- Browse and search steel shapes by name or properties
- View complete geometric and structural properties with descriptions
- Detailed cross-section drawings
- Export and share weight lists
- Dark mode support
- Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

LIBRARIES
USA:
- AISC 16 & AISC 16 SI — 16th Edition (W, M, S, HP, C, MC, L, WT, MT, ST, HSS, Pipe)
- AISC 14 & AISC 14 SI — 14th Edition (all shapes)

Canada:
- CISC 92 (all shapes)

Europe:
- IPE, IPEA, IPEAA, IPEO, HD, IPN, HE, HEA, HEAA, HEB, HEM, HL, HP, UPE, UPN, L, T
- Hot-rolled and cold-formed hollow sections (EN 10210, EN 10219)

United Kingdom:
- UB, UC, UBP, J, PFC, T, CH, L
- Hot-rolled and cold-formed hollow sections (BS EN 10210, BS EN 10219)

Australia / New Zealand:
- AS/NZS (all shapes)

Free download includes dimension properties. Unlock full properties per library or get All Libraries for complete access.

## Key features

- Browse 5,000+ steel shapes
- Compare up to 3 profiles
- Weight calculator with project organization
- Advanced property filters
- Equivalent section finder
- Unit converter

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AS/NZS | $2.99 | one-time |
| CISC92 | $2.99 | one-time |
| UK | $2.99 | one-time |
| EU | $2.99 | one-time |
| All libraries | $4.99 | one-time |
| AISC 14 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AISC 16 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-profiles/id564614324/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Free and Paid version

*2023-11-11, version 1.3.1*

Neither App are loading on iPhone 14 with the latest iOS. Developer please advise why. My iOS is updated to current version.

### 3/5 — Free and Paid version

*2023-09-24*

Neither App are loading on iPhone 14 with the latest iOS.
Developer please advise why.
My iOS is updated to current version.

### 2/5 — Free and Paid version

*2023-03-25*

Neither App are loading on iPhone 14 with the latest iOS.

### 5/5 — Retired IW

*2021-08-10, version 1.2*

Was a IW for 30 years mostly on a RAISING GANG”. 
BUT spent several years in the shop as A LAYOUT FITTER and wish I had this app. 
Now I have my own MOBILE WELDING RIG and I just love it. Saves time & materials when detailing my own jobs.

### 1/5 — IOS 14 - not working

*2021-01-10, version 1.2*

It doesn’t work with IOS 14

### 5/5 — IW LOC 401

*2019-05-10, version 1.2*

I’m a local 401 ironworker in Philadelphia, this app comes in handy, when doing detail work

### 4/5 — Good tool

*2013-09-01, version 1.0.2*

Excelente tool have the necesary information for the people works with structural steel

### 4/5 — A lot of detailed info

*2013-07-17, version 1.0.2*

This app offers more info than most construction industry professionals will ever need in one place on your mobile device.

### 5/5 — Buona!

*2013-05-10, version 1.0.2*

Una app azzeccata per l'immediatezza dei dati, peccato non sia completa!
G

### 4/5 — Ottima

*2013-04-05, version 1.0.2*

Ottima applicazione, molto utile per l'immediatezza dei dati e la semplicità di ricerca

## Frequently asked questions about Steel Profiles

### What does the Steel Profiles app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive reference tool for structural engineers and construction professionals. It provides access to cross-section properties for over 5,000 steel shapes from various international standards, along with features like a weight calculator and profile comparison.

### What are the key features of Steel Profiles?

Key features include browsing and searching steel shapes, viewing detailed geometric and structural properties, comparing up to three profiles side-by-side, a weight calculator with project organization, advanced filters by various properties, and a unit converter for engineering categories.

### How much does Steel Profiles cost?

The app is free to download and includes basic dimension properties. Full properties per library or access to all libraries can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

### What standards and libraries are included?

The app supports multiple international standards including AISC (USA), CISC (Canada), EN (Europe), BS EN (UK), and AS/NZS (Australia/New Zealand). Specific shape types like W, M, S, HP, HSS, and hollow sections are covered.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is designed for structural engineers, steel fabricators, and construction professionals who frequently work with steel. It's useful for quick lookups, design calculations, and comparing different steel sections for projects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-03-28

- NEW: AISC 16 / AISC 16 SI library — 2,299 sections from the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
- NEW: Spotlight search — find steel profiles from your home screen
- NEW: Siri Shortcuts — "Show me HEB 300 in Steel Profiles"
- NEW: Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese translations
- Favorites: swipe to save, filter to show favorites only
- Compare up to 3 profiles side by side
- Find Equivalent: search for the closest matching section in a different standard library
- Weight calculator: profile x length x quantity = total weight, with shareable weight list
- Multiple projects: create, rename, and organize projects into folders
- Add profiles to projects directly from the project detail view
- Edit weight items: modify length and quantity of existing items
- Select profiles in projects to compare or find equivalents instantly
- Advanced filters: filter by area, weight, inertia, moduli, radii of gyration
- Improved VoiceOver accessibility and Dynamic Type support
- Smooth animations for favorites, filters, and tab switching
- macOS: redesigned sidebar with Profiles/Projects tabs and inline library picker
- Improved performance and modern interface

### 2.0.0 — 2026-03-20

- NEW: AISC 16 / AISC 16 SI library — 2,299 sections from the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
- NEW: Spotlight search — find steel profiles from your home screen
- NEW: Siri Shortcuts — "Show me HEB 300 in Steel Profiles"
- NEW: Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese translations
- Favorites: swipe to save, filter to show favorites only
- Compare up to 3 profiles side by side
- Find Equivalent: search for the closest matching section in a different standard library
- Weight calculator: profile x length x quantity = total weight, with shareable weight list
- Multiple projects: create, rename, and organize projects into folders
- Add profiles to projects directly from the project detail view
- Edit weight items: modify length and quantity of existing items
- Select profiles in projects to compare or find equivalents instantly
- Advanced filters: filter by area, weight, inertia, moduli, radii of gyration
- Improved VoiceOver accessibility and Dynamic Type support
- Smooth animations for favorites, filters, and tab switching
- macOS: redesigned sidebar with Profiles/Projects tabs and inline library picker
- Improved performance and modern interface

### 1.3.1 — 2022-06-12

- Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2022-06-11

Buy steel profiles libraries right from the app!

### 1.2 — 2017-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS11

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