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HE 220 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 220 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 | 33.93 lb/ft | 50.50 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 8.27 in | 210.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 8.66 in | 220.00 mm |
| tw | 0.276 in | 7.000 mm |
| tf | 0.433 in | 11.000 mm |
| Area | 9.97 in² | 6,430.00 mm² |
| Ix | 129.98 in⁴ | 54,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 47.09 in⁴ | 19,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 31.43 in³ | 515,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 10.86 in³ | 178,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 34.66 in³ | 568,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 16.54 in³ | 271,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.61 in | 91.70 mm |
| ry | 2.17 in | 55.10 mm |
| J | 0.69 in⁴ | 286,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 718.71 in⁶ | 193,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 220 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 140 C
- Weight
- 48.2 kg/m (-4.6%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (-29%)
- Ix
- 23,300,000 mm⁴ (-57%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 B
- Weight
- 51.2 kg/m (+1.4%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 38,300,000 mm⁴ (-29%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 C
- Weight
- 69.8 kg/m (+38%)
- Depth
- 190.0 mm (-9.5%)
- Ix
- 55,400,000 mm⁴ (+2.4%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology