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HE 140 B 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 B 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 | 22.65 lb/ft | 33.70 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| tw | 0.276 in | 7.000 mm |
| tf | 0.472 in | 12.000 mm |
| Area | 6.67 in² | 4,300.00 mm² |
| Ix | 36.28 in⁴ | 15,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 13.21 in⁴ | 5,500,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 13.18 in³ | 216,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.82 in³ | 79,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 14.95 in³ | 245,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 7.32 in³ | 120,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.33 in | 59.30 mm |
| ry | 1.41 in | 35.80 mm |
| J | 0.49 in⁴ | 202,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 83.79 in⁶ | 22,500,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 140 B.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 100 C
- Weight
- 30.9 kg/m (-8.3%)
- Depth
- 110.0 mm (-21%)
- Ix
- 7,590,000 mm⁴ (-50%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 AA
- Weight
- 34.6 kg/m (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 186.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 29,400,000 mm⁴ (+95%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 120 C
- Weight
- 39.2 kg/m (+16%)
- Depth
- 130.0 mm (-7.1%)
- Ix
- 13,900,000 mm⁴ (-7.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology