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HE 240 C 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 C 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 | 79.96 lb/ft | 119.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 10.04 in | 255.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 9.61 in | 244.00 mm |
| tw | 0.551 in | 14.000 mm |
| tf | 0.965 in | 24.500 mm |
| Area | 23.56 in² | 15,200.00 mm² |
| Ix | 415.63 in⁴ | 173,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 142.71 in⁴ | 59,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 82.99 in³ | 1,360,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 29.72 in³ | 487,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 95.20 in³ | 1,560,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 45.40 in³ | 744,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 4.21 in | 107.00 mm |
| ry | 2.46 in | 62.50 mm |
| J | 6.94 in⁴ | 2,890,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 2,934.43 in⁶ | 788,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 240 C.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 220 M
- Weight
- 117.0 kg/m (-1.7%)
- Depth
- 240.0 mm (-5.9%)
- Ix
- 146,000,000 mm⁴ (-16%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 550 AA
- Weight
- 120.0 kg/m (+0.8%)
- Depth
- 522.0 mm (+105%)
- Ix
- 729,000,000 mm⁴ (+321%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 320 AA
- Weight
- 74.2 kg/m (-38%)
- Depth
- 301.0 mm (+18%)
- Ix
- 164,000,000 mm⁴ (-5.2%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology