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HE 220 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 220 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 | 48.05 lb/ft | 71.50 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 8.66 in | 220.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 8.66 in | 220.00 mm |
| tw | 0.374 in | 9.500 mm |
| tf | 0.630 in | 16.000 mm |
| Area | 14.11 in² | 9,100.00 mm² |
| Ix | 194.36 in⁴ | 80,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 68.23 in⁴ | 28,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 44.91 in³ | 736,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 15.74 in³ | 258,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 50.47 in³ | 827,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 24.04 in³ | 394,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.71 in | 94.30 mm |
| ry | 2.20 in | 55.90 mm |
| J | 1.85 in⁴ | 770,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 1,098.55 in⁶ | 295,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 220 B.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 C
- Weight
- 69.8 kg/m (-2.4%)
- Depth
- 190.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 55,400,000 mm⁴ (-32%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 320 AA
- Weight
- 74.2 kg/m (+3.8%)
- Depth
- 301.0 mm (+37%)
- Ix
- 164,000,000 mm⁴ (+103%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 C
- Weight
- 81.9 kg/m (+15%)
- Depth
- 210.0 mm (-4.5%)
- Ix
- 80,300,000 mm⁴ (-0.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology