API 5L Gr. B equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Browse reference information for API 5L Gr. B, including related designations, composition, mechanical properties and density. Confirm the governing standard, product form and condition for your order.
API 5L Gr. B equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- API 5L Gr. B (PSL1 / PSL2)
- Europe (EN)
- L245 (ISO 3183)
- China (GB)
- L245
Key data
- Family
- Line pipe
- Density
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- YS ≥245 MPa · TS ≥415 MPa
- Typical uses
- Oil, gas and water pipelines
- Weight
- Calculate weight in API 5L Gr. B
API 5L Gr. B chemical composition (weight %)
API 5L PSL1 B seamless (45th/46th ed.)
| C | Mn | P | S | Cu | Ni | Cr | Mo | B | Nb+V+Ti | Nb+V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.28 | ≤1.2 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.06 |
API 5L PSL1 B welded (45th/46th ed.)
| C | Mn | P | S | Cu | Ni | Cr | Mo | B | Nb+V+Ti | Nb+V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.26 | ≤1.2 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.06 |
Grades similar to API 5L Gr. B
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of API 5L Gr. B?
API 5L Gr. B equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) API 5L Gr. B (PSL1 / PSL2); Europe (EN) L245 (ISO 3183); China (GB) L245. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of API 5L Gr. B?
API 5L Gr. B (API 5L PSL1 B seamless (45th/46th ed.)): C ≤0.28, Mn ≤1.2, P ≤0.03, S ≤0.03, Cu ≤0.5, Ni ≤0.5, Cr ≤0.5, Mo ≤0.15, B ≤0.001, Nb+V+Ti ≤0.15, Nb+V ≤0.06 (weight %).
What is the density of API 5L Gr. B?
About 7.85 g/cm³ (7,850 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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