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HE 1000 A Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN HE wide flange sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HE 1000 A 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 | 182.78 lb/ft | 272.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 38.98 in | 990.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 11.81 in | 300.00 mm |
| tw | 0.650 in | 16.500 mm |
| tf | 1.220 in | 31.000 mm |
| Area | 53.79 in² | 34,700.00 mm² |
| Ix | 13,309.90 in⁴ | 5,540,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 336.35 in⁴ | 140,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 683.47 in³ | 11,200,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 57.00 in³ | 934,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 781.10 in³ | 12,800,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 89.70 in³ | 1,470,000 mm³ |
| rx | 15.75 in | 400.00 mm |
| ry | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| J | 20.06 in⁴ | 8,350,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 119,537.10 in⁶ | 32,100,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 1000 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 500 M
- Weight
- 270.0 kg/m (-0.7%)
- Depth
- 524.0 mm (-47%)
- Ix
- 1,620,000,000 mm⁴ (-71%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 550 M
- Weight
- 278.0 kg/m (+2.2%)
- Depth
- 572.0 mm (-42%)
- Ix
- 1,980,000,000 mm⁴ (-64%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 900 M
- Weight
- 333.0 kg/m (+22%)
- Depth
- 910.0 mm (-8.1%)
- Ix
- 5,700,000,000 mm⁴ (+2.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology