Product Description
H beam steel, a staple in US structural engineering, boasts an iconic 'H' silhouette in its cross-section. Renowned for its unparalleled strength and expansive surface area, it forms the backbone of numerous construction projects. It mainly used for: a wide array of civil and industrial building structures; expansive industrial plants and towering modern high-rises, particularly in seismically active zones and areas demanding resilience to high temperatures; colossal bridges requiring immense load-bearing capacity, superb sectional stability, and expansive spans; robust heavy equipment; efficient expressway construction; sturdy ship skeletons; foundational ground treatments and dam engineering; and versatile machine components.
The ASTM standard for American H-beams includes three pivotal quality grades: A36, A572, and A992. A36 and A572 designate carbon structural steel, while A992 represents a low alloy steel, delivering a spectrum of durability and flexibility.
The European standard section steel UB series, aligned with British H section steel, serves a multitude of steel structure edifices, marine works, and energy projects. European standard offerings include angle steel, channel steel, and H-beams, playing a critical role in the comprehensive framework of offshore oil platforms, LNG facilities, refineries, and diverse modular steel constructions.
1. Specification implementation standard:
BS EN 10365-2017 supersedes the erstwhile EN10034-1993 standard, ensuring up-to-date compliance.
2. Material implementation standard:
Material: S235JR/J0/J2, S275JR/J0/J2, S355JR/J0/J2/K2, S450J0
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European standard I-beam theoretical weight specification table | |||||
Specification | height | width | web thickness | wing thickness | theoretical weight |
IPE80 | 80 | 46 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6 |
IPE100 | 100 | 55 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 8.1 |
IPE120 | 120 | 64 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
IPE140 | 140 | 73 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 12.9 |
IPE160 | 160 | 82 | 5 | 7.4 | 15.8 |
IPE180 | 180 | 91 | 5.3 | 8 | 18.8 |
IPE200 | 200 | 100 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 22.4 |
IPE220 | 220 | 110 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 26.2 |
IPE240 | 240 | 120 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 30.7 |
IPE270 | 270 | 135 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 36.1 |
IPE300 | 300 | 150 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 42.2 |
IPE330 | 330 | 160 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 49.1 |
IPE360 | 360 | 170 | 8 | 12.7 | 57.1 |
IPE400 | 400 | 180 | 8.6 | 13.5 | 66.3 |
IPE450 | 450 | 190 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 77.6 |
IPE500 | 500 | 200 | 10.2 | 16 | 90.7 |
IPE550 | 550 | 210 | 11.1 | 17.2 | 106 |
IPE600 | 600 | 220 | 12 | 19 | 122 |

| Designation | Unit Weight (kg/m) | Standard Secional Dimension (mm) | Sectional Area (cm³) | |||||
| W | H | B | t1 | t2 | r | A | ||
| HE100 | A | 16.7 | 96.0 | 100.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 21.24 |
| B | 20.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 26.04 | |
| M | 41.8 | 120.0 | 106.0 | 12.0 | 20.0 | 12.0 | 53.24 | |
| HE120 | A | 19.9 | 114.0 | 120.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 25.34 |
| B | 26.7 | 120.0 | 120.0 | 6.5 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 34.01 | |
| M | 52.1 | 140.0 | 126.0 | 12.5 | 21.0 | 12.0 | 66.41 | |
| HE140 | A | 24.7 | 133.0 | 140.0 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 12.0 | 31.42 |
| B | 33.7 | 140.0 | 140.0 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 42.96 | |
| M | 63.2 | 160.0 | 146.0 | 13.0 | 22.0 | 12.0 | 80.56 | |
| HE160 | A | 30.4 | 152.0 | 160.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 38.77 |
| B | 42.6 | 160.0 | 160.0 | 8.0 | 13.0 | 15.0 | 54.25 | |
| M | 76.2 | 180.0 | 166.0 | 14.0 | 23.0 | 15.0 | 97.05 | |
| HE180 | A | 35.5 | 171.0 | 180.0 | 6.0 | 9.5 | 15.0 | 45.25 |
| B | 51.2 | 180.0 | 180.0 | 8.5 | 14.0 | 15.0 | 65.25 | |
| M | 88.9 | 200.0 | 186.0 | 14.5 | 24.0 | 15.0 | 113.3 | |
| HE200 | A | 42.3 | 190.0 | 200.0 | 6.5 | 10.0 | 18.0 | 53.83 |
| B | 61.3 | 200.0 | 200.0 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 18.0 | 78.08 | |
| M | 103 | 220.0 | 206.0 | 15.0 | 25.0 | 18.0 | 131.3 | |
| HE220 | A | 50.5 | 210.0 | 220.0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 18.0 | 64.34 |
| B | 71.5 | 220.0 | 220.0 | 9.5 | 16.0 | 18.0 | 91.04 | |
| M | 117 | 240.0 | 226.0 | 15.5 | 26.0 | 18.0 | 149.4 | |
| HE240 | AA | 47.4 | 224.0 | 240.0 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 21.0 | 60.38 |
| A | 60.3 | 230.0 | 240.0 | 7.5 | 12.0 | 21.0 | 76.84 | |
| B | 83.2 | 240.0 | 240.0 | 10.0 | 17.0 | 21.0 | 106.0 | |
| M | 157 | 270.0 | 248.0 | 18.0 | 32.0 | 21.0 | 199.6 | |
| HE260 | AA | 54.1 | 244.0 | 260.0 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 24.0 | 68.97 |
| A | 68.2 | 250.0 | 260.0 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 24.0 | 86.82 | |
| B | 92.9 | 260.0 | 260.0 | 10.0 | 17.5 | 24.0 | 118.4 | |
| M | 172 | 290.0 | 268.0 | 18.0 | 32.5 | 24.0 | 219.6 | |
| HE280 | AA | 61.3 | 264.0 | 280.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 24.0 | 78.02 |
| A | 76.4 | 270.0 | 280.0 | 8.0 | 13.0 | 24.0 | 97.26 | |
| B | 103 | 280.0 | 280.0 | 10.5 | 18.0 | 24.0 | 131.4 | |
| M | 189 | 310.0 | 288.0 | 18.5 | 33.0 | 24.0 | 240.2 | |
| HE300 | AA | 69.8 | 283.0 | 300.0 | 7.5 | 10.5 | 27.0 | 88.91 |
| A | 88.3 | 290.0 | 300.0 | 8.5 | 14.0 | 27.0 | 112.5 | |
| B | 117 | 300.0 | 300.0 | 11.0 | 19.0 | 27.0 | 149.1 | |
| M | 238 | 340.0 | 310.0 | 21.0 | 39.0 | 27.0 | 303.1 | |
| HE320 | AA | 74.3 | 301.0 | 300.0 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 27.0 | 94.58 |
| A | 97.7 | 310.0 | 300.0 | 9.0 | 15.5 | 27.0 | 124.4 | |
| B | 127 | 320.0 | 300.0 | 11.5 | 20.5 | 27.0 | 161.3 | |
| M | 245 | 359.0 | 309.0 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 27.0 | 312.0 | |
| HE340 | AA | 78.9 | 320.0 | 300.0 | 8.5 | 115 | 27.0 | 100.5 |
| A | 105 | 330.0 | 300.0 | 9.5 | 16.5 | 27.0 | 133.5 | |
| B | 134 | 340.0 | 300.0 | 12.0 | 215 | 27.0 | 170.9 | |
| M | 248 | 377.0 | 309.0 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 27.0 | 315.8 | |
| HE360 | AA | 83.7 | 339.0 | 300.0 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 27.0 | 106.6 |
| A | 112 | 350.0 | 300.0 | 10.0 | 17.5 | 27.0 | 142.8 | |
| B | 142 | 360.0 | 300.0 | 12.5 | 22.5 | 27.0 | 180.6 | |
| M | 250 | 395.0 | 308.0 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 27.0 | 318.8 | |
| HE400 | AA | 92.4 | 378.0 | 300.0 | 9.5 | 13.0 | 27.0 | 117.7 |
| A | 125 | 390.0 | 300.0 | 11.0 | 19.0 | 27.0 | 159.0 | |
| B | 155 | 400.0 | 300.0 | 13.5 | 24.0 | 27.0 | 197.8 | |
| M | 256 | 432.0 | 307.0 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 27.0 | 325.8 | |
| HE450 | AA | 99.8 | 425.0 | 300.0 | 10.0 | 13.5 | 27.0 | 127.1 |
| A | 140 | 440.0 | 300.0 | 11.5 | 21.0 | 27.0 | 178.0 | |
| B | 171 | 450.0 | 300.0 | 14.0 | 26.0 | 27.0 | 218.0 | |
| M | 263 | 478.0 | 307.0 | 21.0 | 40.0 | 27.0 | 335.4 | |
1.What type of steel is H-beam?
Steel H-beam is primarily constructed of carbon or low-alloy steel and is welded or hot rolled. The production method entails heating a steel billet or ingot before shaping it into the necessary H-shaped cross-section. The resulting beam is made up of two horizontal flanges joined by a vertical web.
2.Which is stronger, H or I beam?
As a result, H beams are generally considered to be more durable than I beams due to their greater weight and stiffness. However, there are several variables that can influence a beam's strength and performance, including its manufacturing process, composition, and design.
3.What is H-beam used for?
Building Frameworks: H-beams are the backbone of high-rise buildings, commercial spaces, and industrial plants. They ensure seismic resistance and superior load-bearing capacity, keeping structures safe and secure.
4.What is the difference between H and W beam?
In general, W-beams are ideal for projects that require strong horizontal support, such as bridges and buildings with large open floor plans. H-beams, on the other hand, are ideal for projects that require strong vertical support, such as high-rise buildings and other structures with multiple levels.
5.How strong is an H-beam?
An H-beam's durability comes from its strength-to-weight ratio in the cross-section. This optimized design means that these beam types have more strength against heavier loads. An H-beam can also be easier to weld, and because it has a large surface area in its cross-section, it earns a high strength rating.



















