HEB 160 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
HEB wide-flange beam per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2)
HEB 160 is a HEB wide-flange beam per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2), 160 mm tall and 160 mm wide, weighing 42.6 kg per meter. All dimensions and section properties below are the standard published values used in structural design across Europe.
Typical uses: floor beams, columns, frames, and general steel construction. For a quick strength check, use the deflection example below or open the beam calculator with your own span and load.
Dimensions (mm)
| Height h | 160 mm |
| Flange width b | 160 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 8 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 13 mm |
| Root radius r | 15 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 42.6 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 255.6 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 511.2 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 54.3 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 2,492 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 311 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 6.78 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 889 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 111 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 4.05 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEB 140 | 140 × 140 | 33.7 | 1,509 | 216 | −21 % | −39 % |
| HEB 160 (this page) | 160 × 160 | 42.6 | 2,492 | 311 | — | — |
| HEB 180 | 180 × 180 | 51.2 | 3,831 | 426 | +20 % | +54 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported HEB 160 spanning 3 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 1.07 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 2,492 cm⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 8.3 mm — the profile passes this quick check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does HEB 160 weigh?
HEB 160 weighs 42.6 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 255.6 kg and a 12 m bar 511.2 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 54.3 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of HEB 160?
HEB 160 is 160 mm tall and 160 mm wide, with a web thickness of 8 mm, a flange thickness of 13 mm, and a root radius of 15 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2).
What is the moment of inertia of HEB 160?
About the strong axis, Ix = 2,492 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 311 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 889 cm⁴ and Wy = 111 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
HEB 160 or HEB 180 — what does one size up change?
HEB 180 is about 20% heavier (51.2 vs 42.6 kg/m) but about 54% stiffer (Ix 3,831 vs 2,492 cm⁴). Going one size up is usually the cheapest way to cut deflection, because stiffness grows much faster than weight.
Values are entered from the governing standard’s published tables and cross-checked programmatically against its mass and section formulas before publication. Spotted an error? Write to advertising@metalabout.net — verified corrections ship within days. About