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HE 240 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 240 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 | 40.52 lb/ft | 60.30 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 9.06 in | 230.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 9.45 in | 240.00 mm |
| tw | 0.295 in | 7.500 mm |
| tf | 0.472 in | 12.000 mm |
| Area | 11.90 in² | 7,680.00 mm² |
| Ix | 186.43 in⁴ | 77,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 66.55 in⁴ | 27,700,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 41.19 in³ | 675,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 14.10 in³ | 231,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 45.46 in³ | 745,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 21.48 in³ | 352,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.98 in | 101.00 mm |
| ry | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| J | 1.01 in⁴ | 421,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 1,221.44 in⁶ | 328,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 240 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 160 C
- Weight
- 59.2 kg/m (-1.8%)
- Depth
- 170.0 mm (-26%)
- Ix
- 37,000,000 mm⁴ (-52%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 280 AA
- Weight
- 61.2 kg/m (+1.5%)
- Depth
- 264.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 106,000,000 mm⁴ (+37%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 260 AA
- Weight
- 54.1 kg/m (-10%)
- Depth
- 244.0 mm (+6.1%)
- Ix
- 79,800,000 mm⁴ (+2.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology