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HD 260×172 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN HD wide flange columns · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HD 260×172 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 115.58 lb/ft | 172.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 11.42 in | 290.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 10.55 in | 268.00 mm |
| tw | 0.709 in | 18.000 mm |
| tf | 1.280 in | 32.500 mm |
| Area | 34.10 in² | 22,000.00 mm² |
| Ix | 751.99 in⁴ | 313,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 249.86 in⁴ | 104,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 131.81 in³ | 2,160,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 47.60 in³ | 780,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 153.78 in³ | 2,520,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 72.62 in³ | 1,190,000 mm³ |
| rx | 4.69 in | 119.00 mm |
| ry | 2.72 in | 69.00 mm |
| J | 17.30 in⁴ | 7,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 6,442.34 in⁶ | 1,730,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HD 260×172.
Lighter in HD wide flange columns
HD 360×162
- Weight
- 162.0 kg/m (-5.8%)
- Depth
- 364.0 mm (+26%)
- Ix
- 515,000,000 mm⁴ (+65%)
Heavier in HD wide flange columns
HD 360×179
- Weight
- 179.0 kg/m (+4.1%)
- Depth
- 368.0 mm (+27%)
- Ix
- 574,000,000 mm⁴ (+83%)
Closest Iₓ in HD wide flange columns
HD 320×127
- Weight
- 127.0 kg/m (-26%)
- Depth
- 320.0 mm (+10%)
- Ix
- 308,000,000 mm⁴ (-1.6%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology