HEB 600 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
HEB wide-flange beam per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2)
HEB 600 is a HEB wide-flange beam per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2), 600 mm tall and 300 mm wide, weighing 212 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 | 600 mm |
| Flange width b | 300 mm |
| Web thickness tₘ | 15.5 mm |
| Flange thickness tᶠ | 30 mm |
| Root radius r | 27 mm |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per meter | 212 kg/m |
| Weight of a 6 m bar | 1,272 kg |
| Weight of a 12 m bar | 2,544 kg |
| Cross-section area A | 270 cm² |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Iₓ | 171,000 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wₓ | 5,701 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iₓ | 25.2 cm |
| Moment of inertia Iᵧ | 13,530 cm⁴ |
| Section modulus Wᵧ | 902 cm³ |
| Radius of gyration iᵧ | 7.08 cm |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Profile | h × b (mm) | G (kg/m) | Iₓ (cm⁴) | Wₓ (cm³) | Δ weight | Δ Iₓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEB 550 | 550 × 300 | 199 | 136,700 | 4,971 | −6 % | −20 % |
| HEB 600 (this page) | 600 × 300 | 212 | 171,000 | 5,701 | — | — |
Deflection example
A simply supported HEB 600 spanning 12 m with a 10 kN point load at midspan deflects 1 mm (E = 210 GPa, Ix = 171,000 cm⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 33.3 mm — the profile passes this quick check.
Calculate your own span and load →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does HEB 600 weigh?
HEB 600 weighs 212 kg per meter. A standard 6 m bar weighs 1,272 kg and a 12 m bar 2,544 kg. The weight follows from the cross-section area of 270 cm² multiplied by the steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
What are the dimensions of HEB 600?
HEB 600 is 600 mm tall and 300 mm wide, with a web thickness of 15.5 mm, a flange thickness of 30 mm, and a root radius of 27 mm, per EN 10365 (DIN 1025-2).
What is the moment of inertia of HEB 600?
About the strong axis, Ix = 171,000 cm⁴ with a section modulus Wx = 5,701 cm³. About the weak axis, Iy = 13,530 cm⁴ and Wy = 902 cm³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
HEB 600 or HEB 550 — what does one size down change?
HEB 550 is about 6% lighter (199 vs 212 kg/m) but about 20% less stiff (Ix 136,700 vs 171,000 cm⁴). Check deflection before downsizing — stiffness falls 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