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HE 160 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 160 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 | 20.43 lb/ft | 30.40 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 5.98 in | 152.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| tw | 0.236 in | 6.000 mm |
| tf | 0.354 in | 9.000 mm |
| Area | 6.01 in² | 3,880.00 mm² |
| Ix | 40.12 in⁴ | 16,700,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 14.80 in⁴ | 6,160,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 13.43 in³ | 220,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.70 in³ | 77,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 14.95 in³ | 245,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 7.20 in³ | 118,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.59 in | 65.70 mm |
| ry | 1.57 in | 39.80 mm |
| J | 0.29 in⁴ | 121,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 116.93 in⁶ | 31,400,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 160 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 AA
- Weight
- 28.7 kg/m (-5.6%)
- Depth
- 167.0 mm (+9.9%)
- Ix
- 19,700,000 mm⁴ (+18%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 100 C
- Weight
- 30.9 kg/m (+1.6%)
- Depth
- 110.0 mm (-28%)
- Ix
- 7,590,000 mm⁴ (-55%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 140 B
- Weight
- 33.7 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-7.9%)
- Ix
- 15,100,000 mm⁴ (-9.6%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology