ASTM A36 equivalent material & chemical composition.
ASTM A36 is the basic US structural plate (250 MPa yield). The usual Indian equivalent is IS 2062 E250; AM/NS and Jindal Steel also roll A36 directly.
Equivalents, chemical composition, mechanical properties and typical uses below. Confirm the governing standard, product form and condition for your order.
ASTM A36 equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- ASTM A36 / ASME SA36
- UNS
- K02600
- India (IS)
- IS 2062 E250 (nearest)
- Europe (EN)
- S275JR / S235JR (nearest)
- Japan (JIS)
- SS400 (nearest)
- China (GB)
- Q235B (nearest)
Key data
- Family
- Structural steel
- Density
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- TS 400–550 MPa · YS ≥250 MPa · El ≥20% (200 mm) / 23% (50 mm)
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for general structures, base plates, brackets and fabrication
- Weight
- Calculate ASTM A36 weight
- Datasheet
- ASTM A36 chemical composition PDF
ASTM A36 chemical composition (weight %)
ASTM A36 plate ≤20 mm (heat analysis)
| C | Si | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.25 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 |
ASTM A36 plate 20–40 mm (heat analysis)
| C | Mn | Si | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.25 | 0.80–1.20 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.05 |
ASTM A36 mechanical properties
| Condition / product | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elongation % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A36 plate | ≥250 | 400–550 | ≥23 | – |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of ASTM A36?
ASTM A36 equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) ASTM A36 / ASME SA36; UNS K02600; India (IS) IS 2062 E250 (nearest); Europe (EN) S275JR / S235JR (nearest); Japan (JIS) SS400 (nearest); China (GB) Q235B (nearest). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of ASTM A36?
ASTM A36 (ASTM A36 plate ≤20 mm (heat analysis)): C ≤0.25, Si ≤0.40, P ≤0.04, S ≤0.05 (weight %).
What is the density of ASTM A36?
About 7.85 g/cm³ (7,850 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
What are the mechanical properties of ASTM A36?
Typical values for ASTM A36: tensile strength 400–550 MPa, yield strength ≥250 MPa, elongation ≥20% (200 mm) / 23% (50 mm). Actual values depend on the standard, size and heat-treatment condition; check the mill test certificate.
Is ASTM A36 magnetic?
Yes. ASTM A36 is an iron-based steel or iron, so it is strongly magnetic.
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