Structural Steel Beams

IPE 360 vs HEA 240

Empirical head-to-head comparison table, delta analysis, and interactive formula calculators.

IPE 360

Standard Eurocode
Depth mm 360
Flange Width mm 170
Web Thick mm 8
Flange Thick mm 12.7
Area cm2 72.7
Weight kg m 57.1
Moment Inertia Ix cm4 16270
Section Modulus Sx cm3 903.6
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HEA 240

Standard Eurocode
Depth mm 230
Flange Width mm 240
Web Thick mm 7.5
Flange Thick mm 12
Area cm2 76.8
Weight kg m 60.3
Moment Inertia Ix cm4 7763
Section Modulus Sx cm3 675.1

📊 Delta & Performance Analysis

Direct comparative ratio of core numeric metrics between IPE 360 (Cyan) and HEA 240 (Gold).

Depth mm: 360 vs 230 Δ +130
Flange Width mm: 170 vs 240 Δ -70
Web Thick mm: 8 vs 7.5 Δ +0.5
Flange Thick mm: 12.7 vs 12 Δ +0.7
Area cm2: 72.7 vs 76.8 Δ -4.1
Weight kg m: 57.1 vs 60.3 Δ -3.2
Moment Inertia Ix cm4: 16270 vs 7763 Δ +8507
Section Modulus Sx cm3: 903.6 vs 675.1 Δ +228.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary differences between IPE 360 and HEA 240?

IPE 360 and HEA 240 represent distinct specifications within Structural Steel Beams. Reference the side-by-side data table above for exact empirical values.

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