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HE 260 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 260 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 | 88.70 lb/ft | 132.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 10.83 in | 275.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 10.39 in | 264.00 mm |
| tw | 0.551 in | 14.000 mm |
| tf | 0.984 in | 25.000 mm |
| Area | 26.04 in² | 16,800.00 mm² |
| Ix | 542.97 in⁴ | 226,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 184.51 in⁴ | 76,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 100.08 in³ | 1,640,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 35.52 in³ | 582,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 114.72 in³ | 1,880,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 54.19 in³ | 888,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 4.57 in | 116.00 mm |
| ry | 2.66 in | 67.50 mm |
| J | 8.17 in⁴ | 3,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 4,468.68 in⁶ | 1,200,000,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HE 260 C.
Lighter in HE wide flange sections
HE 600 AA
- Weight
- 129.0 kg/m (-2.3%)
- Depth
- 571.0 mm (+108%)
- Ix
- 919,000,000 mm⁴ (+307%)
Heavier in HE wide flange sections
HE 340 B
- Weight
- 134.0 kg/m (+1.5%)
- Depth
- 340.0 mm (+24%)
- Ix
- 367,000,000 mm⁴ (+62%)
Closest Iₓ in HE wide flange sections
HE 320 A
- Weight
- 97.6 kg/m (-26%)
- Depth
- 310.0 mm (+13%)
- Ix
- 229,000,000 mm⁴ (+1.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology