Common European sizes like HEA 100, HEB 100, and HEB 200 have direct American W-shape equivalents. This h section steel conversion guide helps engineers and buyers specify the correct materials for international projects.
| European Shape | Weight (kg/m) | American W Shape Equivalent | American Weight (lb/ft) | Actual Size (H×B) mm |
| HEA 100 | 16.7 | W4×13 | 13 | 102×101 |
| HEA 120 | 19.9 | W5×16 | 16 | 127×127 |
| HEA 140 | 24.7 | W6×20 | 20 | 152×152 |
| HEA 160 | 30.4 | W6×25 | 25 | 160×161 |
| HEA 180 | 35.5 | W8×24 | 24 | 181×181 |
| HEA 200 | 42.3 | W8×31 | 31 | 203×202 |
| HEA 220 | 50.4 | W8×35 | 35 | 216×203 |
| HEA 240 | 60.3 | W8×48 | 48 | 240×203 |
| HEA 260 | 68.2 | W10×45 | 45 | 257×203 |
| HEA 280 | 76.4 | W10×54 | 54 | 276×205 |
| HEA 300 | 88.0 | W12×58 | 58 | 305×205 |
Note: This is an engineering approximation guide for material specification. Dimensions and weights differ slightly between standards. Consult our engineers for critical applications.
Project Overview:
This 12,000 sqm expansion was for a state-of-the-art e-commerce fulfillment center, where structural integrity was paramount. The primary framework utilized our ASTM A992 W-shape beams, selected specifically to meet two critical demands: supporting heavy mezzanine storage and, crucially, withstanding the constant dynamic loads generated by high-speed sorting machinery and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
The Challenge:
The client faced a tight 6-month construction window. Delays in structural steel delivery, a common industry pain point, would have incurred massive penalties. They needed a supplier who could guarantee not only the material quality of steel H beams but also a reliable, just-in-time delivery schedule to keep the project on track.
Our Solution:
We supplied over 140 tons of high-strength ASTM A992 W-shape beams, primarily W8x31 and W12x53 sections, known for their excellent yield strength and weldability. Our in-house logistics team coordinated directly with the project manager, executing a phased delivery plan. This ensured that beams arrived exactly as needed for each construction phase, eliminating on-site storage issues and preventing workflow bottlenecks.
The Result & Value Delivered:
The project was completed a remarkable 2 weeks ahead of schedule. The consistent dimensional accuracy and superior quality of our H section steels minimized on-site fitting issues, accelerating steel erection. This early completion saved the client approximately 5% in overall project costs by avoiding potential liquidated damages and allowing an earlier operational date for their new facility.
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