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HE 160 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 160 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 | 51.20 lb/ft | 76.20 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 7.09 in | 180.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 6.54 in | 166.00 mm |
| tw | 0.551 in | 14.000 mm |
| tf | 0.906 in | 23.000 mm |
| Area | 15.05 in² | 9,710.00 mm² |
| Ix | 122.53 in⁴ | 51,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 42.28 in⁴ | 17,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 34.54 in³ | 566,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 12.94 in³ | 212,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 41.19 in³ | 675,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 19.89 in³ | 326,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.85 in | 72.50 mm |
| ry | 1.68 in | 42.60 mm |
| J | 3.87 in⁴ | 1,610,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 402.18 in⁶ | 108,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 160 M.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 320 AA
- Weight
- 74.2 kg/m (-2.6%)
- Depth
- 301.0 mm (+67%)
- Ix
- 164,000,000 mm⁴ (+222%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 280 A
- Weight
- 76.4 kg/m (+0.3%)
- Depth
- 270.0 mm (+50%)
- Ix
- 137,000,000 mm⁴ (+169%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 220 A
- Weight
- 50.5 kg/m (-34%)
- Depth
- 210.0 mm (+17%)
- Ix
- 54,100,000 mm⁴ (+6.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology