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HE 160 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 160 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 | 28.63 lb/ft | 42.60 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| tw | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| tf | 0.512 in | 13.000 mm |
| Area | 8.42 in² | 5,430.00 mm² |
| Ix | 59.82 in⁴ | 24,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 21.36 in⁴ | 8,890,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 19.04 in³ | 312,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 6.77 in³ | 111,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 21.60 in³ | 354,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 10.37 in³ | 170,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.67 in | 67.80 mm |
| ry | 1.59 in | 40.50 mm |
| J | 0.75 in⁴ | 313,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 178.37 in⁶ | 47,900,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 160 B.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 A
- Weight
- 42.3 kg/m (-0.7%)
- Depth
- 190.0 mm (+19%)
- Ix
- 36,900,000 mm⁴ (+48%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 240 AA
- Weight
- 47.4 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 224.0 mm (+40%)
- Ix
- 58,400,000 mm⁴ (+135%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 A
- Weight
- 35.5 kg/m (-17%)
- Depth
- 171.0 mm (+6.9%)
- Ix
- 25,100,000 mm⁴ (+0.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology