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HE 140 M 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 M 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 | 42.47 lb/ft | 63.20 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 5.75 in | 146.00 mm |
| tw | 0.512 in | 13.000 mm |
| tf | 0.866 in | 22.000 mm |
| Area | 12.49 in² | 8,060.00 mm² |
| Ix | 79.04 in⁴ | 32,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 27.39 in⁴ | 11,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 25.08 in³ | 411,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 9.58 in³ | 157,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 30.15 in³ | 494,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 14.65 in³ | 240,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.52 in | 63.90 mm |
| ry | 1.48 in | 37.70 mm |
| J | 2.86 in⁴ | 1,190,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 202.21 in⁶ | 54,300,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 140 M.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 B
- Weight
- 61.3 kg/m (-3.0%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 57,000,000 mm⁴ (+73%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 260 A
- Weight
- 68.2 kg/m (+7.9%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (+56%)
- Ix
- 104,000,000 mm⁴ (+216%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 AA
- Weight
- 34.6 kg/m (-45%)
- Depth
- 186.0 mm (+16%)
- Ix
- 29,400,000 mm⁴ (-11%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology