In a metal sheet pile, an effective width B ÄmmÜ, a flange width BfÄmmÜ, a height H ÄmmÜ and a geometrical moment of inertia I Äcm<4>/mÜ meet the inequalities 700 ≤ B ≤ 1,200; 280 ≤ Bf≤ 0.0005 x B<2>-0.05 x B; and -0.073 x B+0.0043 x I + 230 ≤ H ≤ 380. <IMAGE>