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HE 180 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 180 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 | 23.85 lb/ft | 35.50 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.73 in | 171.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 7.09 in | 180.00 mm |
| tw | 0.236 in | 6.000 mm |
| tf | 0.374 in | 9.500 mm |
| Area | 7.02 in² | 4,530.00 mm² |
| Ix | 60.30 in⁴ | 25,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 22.22 in⁴ | 9,250,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 17.94 in³ | 294,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 6.29 in³ | 103,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 19.83 in³ | 325,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 9.52 in³ | 156,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.93 in | 74.50 mm |
| ry | 1.78 in | 45.20 mm |
| J | 0.36 in⁴ | 149,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 224.18 in⁶ | 60,200,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 180 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 AA
- Weight
- 34.6 kg/m (-2.5%)
- Depth
- 186.0 mm (+8.8%)
- Ix
- 29,400,000 mm⁴ (+17%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 120 C
- Weight
- 39.2 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- 130.0 mm (-24%)
- Ix
- 13,900,000 mm⁴ (-45%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 160 B
- Weight
- 42.6 kg/m (+20%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (-6.4%)
- Ix
- 24,900,000 mm⁴ (-0.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology