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HE 260 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 260 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 | 45.83 lb/ft | 68.20 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 9.84 in | 250.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| tw | 0.295 in | 7.500 mm |
| tf | 0.492 in | 12.500 mm |
| Area | 13.45 in² | 8,680.00 mm² |
| Ix | 249.86 in⁴ | 104,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 88.17 in⁴ | 36,700,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 51.02 in³ | 836,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 17.21 in³ | 282,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 56.14 in³ | 920,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 26.24 in³ | 430,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 4.33 in | 110.00 mm |
| ry | 2.56 in | 65.00 mm |
| J | 1.30 in⁴ | 542,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 1,921.53 in⁶ | 516,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 260 A.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 140 M
- Weight
- 63.2 kg/m (-7.3%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (-36%)
- Ix
- 32,900,000 mm⁴ (-68%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 180 C
- Weight
- 69.8 kg/m (+2.3%)
- Depth
- 190.0 mm (-24%)
- Ix
- 55,400,000 mm⁴ (-47%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 200 M
- Weight
- 103.0 kg/m (+51%)
- Depth
- 220.0 mm (-12%)
- Ix
- 106,000,000 mm⁴ (+1.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology