HEA 240 weight and dimensions
60.32 kg/m · 40.53 lb/ft
HEA 240 is a 230 mm deep beam with a 240 mm flange, 7.5 mm web and 12 mm flange thickness. It weighs 60.32 kg per metre (40.53 lb/ft). It belongs to the HEA wide flange beam series, European (EN).
HEA 240 weight calculator
Weight of standard lengths
| Pieces | 6 m each (kg) | 12 m each (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 361.9 | 723.8 |
| 5 | 1,809.6 | 3,619.2 |
| 10 | 3,619.2 | 7,238.4 |
| 20 | 7,238.4 | 14,476.8 |
| 50 | 18,096.0 | 36,192.0 |
Pieces per tonne
| 6 m lengths per metric tonne | 2.8 |
| 12 m lengths per metric tonne | 1.4 |
| Length per tonne | 16.6 m |
Useful for converting a tonnage order into a number of bars.
Surface area for painting
| Per metre of length | 1.369 m²/m |
| Per foot of length | 4.49 ft²/ft |
| Per tonne of steel | 22.7 m²/t |
| A 12 m length | 16.43 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 | 230 mm | 9.055 in |
| Flange width b | 240 mm | 9.449 in |
| Web thickness tw | 7.5 mm | 0.295 in |
| Flange thickness tf | 12 mm | 0.472 in |
| Root radius r | 21 mm | 0.827 in |
| Mass | 60.32 kg/m | 40.53 lb/ft |
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 76.84 | cm² |
| Moment of inertia Ix | 7,763 | cm⁴ |
| Moment of inertia Iy | 2,768 | cm⁴ |
| Elastic modulus Zx | 675 | cm³ |
| Elastic modulus Zy | 231 | cm³ |
| Radius of gyration rx | 10.05 | cm |
| Radius of gyration ry | 6.00 | 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 240 and its closest equivalents, drawn over each other at the same scale.
| Section | Standard | Depth (mm) | kg/m | Weight vs HEA 240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEA 240 | EN | 230 | 60.32 | — |
| ISWB 200 (203 x 152, 52.09 kg/m) | IS | 203 | 52.09 | -13.6% |
| ISWB 250 | IS | 250 | 40.84 | -32.3% |
| HP10x42 | AISC | 246 | 62.00 | +2.8% |
| W8x40 | AISC | 210 | 59.00 | -2.2% |
HEA series weights
Next lighter: HEA 220 (50.51 kg/m). Next heavier: HEA 260 (68.15 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 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 |
| HEA 240 | 60.32 | 7,763 | 675.0 | 11.19 |
| HEA 260 | 68.15 | 10,454 | 836.3 | 12.27 |
| HEA 280 | 76.35 | 13,672 | 1,012.8 | 13.26 |
| HEA 300 | 88.33 | 18,262 | 1,259.4 | 14.26 |
Full table: HEA beam weight chart (PDF).
How the weight is calculated
Mass per metre = cross-sectional area × density of steel = 76.84 cm² × 0.785 kg/(cm²·m) = 60.32 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 240 per metre?
HEA 240 weighs 60.32 kg/m, which is 40.53 lb/ft.
How much does a 6 m or 12 m length of HEA 240 weigh?
A 6 m length weighs about 361.9 kg and a 12 m length about 723.8 kg.
What is the equivalent of HEA 240 in other standards?
By depth and weight the closest match is ISWB 200 (203 x 152, 52.09 kg/m) (52.09 kg/m, 203 mm deep). Check section properties before substituting one for the other.
Source: EN 10365. Values are nominal; verify with the producer before ordering.