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HE 160 C 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 C 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 | 39.78 lb/ft | 59.20 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.69 in | 170.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 6.42 in | 163.00 mm |
| tw | 0.433 in | 11.000 mm |
| tf | 0.709 in | 18.000 mm |
| Area | 11.69 in² | 7,540.00 mm² |
| Ix | 88.89 in⁴ | 37,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 31.23 in⁴ | 13,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 26.61 in³ | 436,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 9.76 in³ | 160,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 31.00 in³ | 508,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 14.95 in³ | 245,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.76 in | 70.10 mm |
| ry | 1.64 in | 41.60 mm |
| J | 1.89 in⁴ | 787,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 279.29 in⁶ | 75,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 160 C.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 260 AA
- Weight
- 54.1 kg/m (-8.6%)
- Depth
- 244.0 mm (+44%)
- Ix
- 79,800,000 mm⁴ (+116%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 240 A
- Weight
- 60.3 kg/m (+1.9%)
- Depth
- 230.0 mm (+35%)
- Ix
- 77,600,000 mm⁴ (+110%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 A
- Weight
- 42.3 kg/m (-29%)
- Depth
- 190.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 36,900,000 mm⁴ (-0.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology