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HE 140 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 140 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 | 16.60 lb/ft | 24.70 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 5.24 in | 133.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| tw | 0.217 in | 5.500 mm |
| tf | 0.335 in | 8.500 mm |
| Area | 4.87 in² | 3,140.00 mm² |
| Ix | 24.75 in⁴ | 10,300,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 9.35 in⁴ | 3,890,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 9.46 in³ | 155,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.42 in³ | 56,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 10.62 in³ | 174,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 5.17 in³ | 84,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.26 in | 57.30 mm |
| ry | 1.39 in | 35.20 mm |
| J | 0.19 in⁴ | 81,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 56.23 in⁶ | 15,100,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 140 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 160 AA
- Weight
- 23.8 kg/m (-3.6%)
- Depth
- 148.0 mm (+11%)
- Ix
- 12,800,000 mm⁴ (+24%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 120 B
- Weight
- 26.7 kg/m (+8.1%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-9.8%)
- Ix
- 8,640,000 mm⁴ (-16%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 100 M
- Weight
- 41.8 kg/m (+69%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-9.8%)
- Ix
- 11,400,000 mm⁴ (+11%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology