HEA 160 weight and dimensions
30.44 kg/m · 20.45 lb/ft
HEA 160 is a 152 mm deep beam with a 160 mm flange, 6 mm web and 9 mm flange thickness. It weighs 30.44 kg per metre (20.45 lb/ft). It belongs to the HEA wide flange beam series, European (EN).
HEA 160 weight calculator
Weight of standard lengths
| Pieces | 6 m each (kg) | 12 m each (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 182.6 | 365.3 |
| 5 | 913.2 | 1,826.4 |
| 10 | 1,826.4 | 3,652.8 |
| 20 | 3,652.8 | 7,305.6 |
| 50 | 9,132.0 | 18,264.0 |
Pieces per tonne
| 6 m lengths per metric tonne | 5.5 |
| 12 m lengths per metric tonne | 2.7 |
| Length per tonne | 32.9 m |
Useful for converting a tonnage order into a number of bars.
Surface area for painting
| Per metre of length | 0.906 m²/m |
| Per foot of length | 2.97 ft²/ft |
| Per tonne of steel | 29.8 m²/t |
| A 12 m length | 10.87 m² |
Outside perimeter × length, all faces, calculated from the dimensions. Use it to estimate paint, primer, fireproofing or galvanizing quantities.
Cross-section
Drawn to scale. Dimensions in mm.
Dimensions
| Depth h | 152 mm | 5.984 in |
| Flange width b | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Web thickness tw | 6 mm | 0.236 in |
| Flange thickness tf | 9 mm | 0.354 in |
| Root radius r | 15 mm | 0.591 in |
| Mass | 30.44 kg/m | 20.45 lb/ft |
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 38.77 | cm² |
| Moment of inertia Ix | 1,673 | cm⁴ |
| Moment of inertia Iy | 615 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic modulus Zx | 220 | cm³ |
| Elastic modulus Zy | 76.93 | cm³ |
| Radius of gyration rx | 6.57 | cm |
| Radius of gyration ry | 3.98 | cm |
Equivalent sections in other standards
The closest sections by depth and weight. They are not direct substitutes: check bending, buckling and connection details before swapping one for another.
HEA 160 and its closest equivalents, drawn over each other at the same scale.
| Section | Standard | Depth (mm) | kg/m | Weight vs HEA 160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA 160 | EN | 152 | 30.44 | — |
| W6x20 | AISC | 157 | 29.80 | -2.1% |
| S6x17.25 | AISC | 152 | 25.70 | -15.6% |
HEA series weights
Next lighter: HEA 140 (24.66 kg/m). Next heavier: HEA 180 (35.52 kg/m).
Stiffness and strength per kilogram
The elastic section modulus Zx governs bending strength. Dividing it by the weight shows how efficiently each size uses its steel: higher is better when weight is the cost driver.
| Section | kg/m | Ix (cm⁴) | Zx (cm³) | Zx per kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA 100 | 16.67 | 349 | 72.8 | 4.36 |
| HEA 120 | 19.89 | 606 | 106.3 | 5.35 |
| HEA 140 | 24.66 | 1,033 | 155.4 | 6.30 |
| HEA 160 | 30.44 | 1,673 | 220.1 | 7.23 |
| HEA 180 | 35.52 | 2,510 | 293.6 | 8.27 |
| HEA 200 | 42.26 | 3,692 | 388.6 | 9.20 |
| HEA 220 | 50.51 | 5,409 | 515.2 | 10.20 |
Full table: HEA beam weight chart (PDF).
How the weight is calculated
Mass per metre = cross-sectional area × density of steel = 38.77 cm² × 0.785 kg/(cm²·m) = 30.44 kg/m.
Rolled sections are made to a nominal mass, and the actual mass can differ by a few percent within the tolerances of EN 10034 (I and H sections) or EN 10279 (channels). For purchasing, invoicing by weight or checking deliveries, use the producer's stated mass.
Typical uses
Wide flange sections like this are used as columns, heavy beams and transfer girders, where stiffness about both axes matters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight of HEA 160 per metre?
HEA 160 weighs 30.44 kg/m, which is 20.45 lb/ft.
How much does a 6 m or 12 m length of HEA 160 weigh?
A 6 m length weighs about 182.6 kg and a 12 m length about 365.3 kg.
What is the equivalent of HEA 160 in other standards?
By depth and weight the closest match is W6x20 (29.8 kg/m, 157 mm deep). Check section properties before substituting one for the other.
Source: EN 10365. Values are nominal; verify with the producer before ordering.