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HD 400×237 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN HD wide flange columns · v2026.1
HD 400×237: 380 mm depth, 395 mm flange width, 237 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HD 400×237 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 159.26 lb/ft | 237.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 14.96 in | 380.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 15.55 in | 395.00 mm |
| tw | 0.744 in | 18.900 mm |
| tf | 1.189 in | 30.200 mm |
| Area | 46.66 in² | 30,100.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1,893.18 in⁴ | 788,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 744.78 in⁴ | 310,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 253.25 in³ | 4,150,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 95.81 in³ | 1,570,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 286.20 in³ | 4,690,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 145.85 in³ | 2,390,000 mm³ |
| rx | 6.38 in | 162.00 mm |
| ry | 4.02 in | 102.00 mm |
| J | 19.65 in⁴ | 8,180,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 35,339.79 in⁶ | 9,490,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus HD 400×237.
Lighter in HD wide flange columns
HD 260×225
- Weight
- 225.0 kg/m (-5.1%)
- Depth
- 309.0 mm (-19%)
- Ix
- 438,000,000 mm⁴ (-44%)
Heavier in HD wide flange columns
HD 320×245
- Weight
- 245.0 kg/m (+3.4%)
- Depth
- 359.0 mm (-5.5%)
- Ix
- 681,000,000 mm⁴ (-14%)
Another Iₓ option in HD wide flange columns
HD 400×216
- Weight
- 216.0 kg/m (-8.9%)
- Depth
- 375.0 mm (-1.3%)
- Ix
- 711,000,000 mm⁴ (-9.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology