ASME SA283 grades (A, B, C, and D) is essential for cost-effective sourcing, compliance with global standards, and ensuring performance in applications like bridges, buildings, and low-pressure tanks. ASME SA283, under the asme sa 283/sa 283m standard, includes four grades-Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D-with increasing tensile strength for welded structures.
SA283 Grade A Equivalent Materials
ASME SA283 Grade A is a low-carbon steel with tensile strength of 45-60 ksi (310-415 MPa) and yield strength of 24 ksi (165 MPa) min, ideal for low-strength structural applications like simple buildings or storage tanks. Its primary equivalent is ASTM A283 Grade A, identical under ASTM A283/A283M. Equivalents are chosen for similar low-carbon composition and weldability, per asme sa283 grade a structural steel specifications.
USA: ASTM A283 Grade A (same as SA283 Gr A).
EU: EN 10025-2 S235JR, yield 235 MPa, tensile 360-510 MPa, low carbon for structures.
Germany: DIN 17100 St37-2, tensile 340-470 MPa for general construction.
Japan: JIS G3101 SS400, yield 235 MPa, widely used for structural plates.
UK: BS 4360 40A, similar low-strength for welded structures.
China: GB/T 700 Q235B, yield 235 MPa for buildings and tanks.
Korea: KS D 3503 SS400, matches for industrial structures.
France: AFNOR E24-2, comparable mechanicals for general use.
India: IS 2062 E250A, low-carbon structural steel.
Australia: AS 3678 Grade 250, for normalized structural plates.
These equivalents suit low-load applications, ensuring easy fabrication.
SA283 Grade B Equivalent Materials
ASME SA283 Grade B offers slightly higher strength with tensile 50-65 ksi (345-450 MPa) and yield 27 ksi (185 MPa) min, suitable for moderate-load structures like industrial frameworks. Its primary equivalent is ASTM A283 Grade B. Equivalents align with asme sa283 grade b mechanical properties guide for medium-strength needs.
USA: ASTM A283 Grade B (same as SA283 Gr B).
EU: EN 10025-2 S235J0, yield 235 MPa, tensile 360-510 MPa for structures.
Germany: DIN 17100 St37-2, similar tensile for construction.
Japan: JIS G3101 SS400, yield 235 MPa for structural use.
UK: BS 4360 40B, matches for welded frameworks.
China: GB/T 700 Q235C, low-carbon for moderate loads.
Korea: KS D 3503 SS400, good for industrial plates.
France: AFNOR E24-3, comparable for structural applications.
India: IS 2062 E250B, for medium-strength structures.
Australia: AS 3678 Grade 250, similar normalized properties.
These support moderate-pressure designs with good weldability.
SA283 Grade C Equivalent Materials
ASME SA283 Grade C provides higher strength with tensile 55-75 ksi (380-515 MPa) and yield 30 ksi (205 MPa) min, ideal for structural and low-pressure vessel applications like industrial tanks. Its primary equivalent is ASTM A283 Grade C, per asme sa283 grade c structural plate specifications.
USA: ASTM A283 Grade C (same as SA283 Gr C).
EU: EN 10025-2 S275JR, yield 275 MPa, tensile 410-560 MPa for structures.
Germany: DIN 17100 St44-2, tensile 430-580 MPa for heavier loads.
Japan: JIS G3101 SS400, yield 235 MPa for structural plates.
UK: BS 4360 43A, comparable for welded structures.
China: GB/T 700 Q275, yield 275 MPa for industrial use.
Korea: KS D 3503 SS400, matches for structural applications.
France: AFNOR E28-2, similar mechanicals.
India: IS 2062 E275A, for structural frameworks.
Australia: AS 3678 Grade 300, for higher-strength structures.
These equivalents are suited for moderate to high loads.
SA283 Grade D Equivalent Materials
ASME SA283 Grade D offers the highest strength in the series, with tensile 60-80 ksi (415-550 MPa) and yield 33 ksi (230 MPa) min, perfect for heavy-duty structural applications like bridges or tanks. Its primary equivalent is ASTM A283 Grade D, per asme sa283 grade d yield strength specifications.
USA: ASTM A283 Grade D (same as SA283 Gr D).
EU: EN 10025-2 S275J2, yield 275 MPa, tensile 410-560 MPa for robust structures.
Germany: DIN 17100 St44-3, tensile 430-580 MPa for heavy construction.
Japan: JIS G3101 SS490, yield 275 MPa for structural use.
UK: BS 4360 43D, matches for high-strength frameworks.
China: GB/T 700 Q275, yield 275 MPa for industrial applications.
Korea: KS D 3503 SS490, comparable for structural plates.
France: AFNOR E28-4, similar mechanicals.
India: IS 2062 E275C, for heavy-duty structures.
Australia: AS 3678 Grade 300, for high-strength normalized plates.
These equivalents support demanding structural designs.
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0.24 |
0.90 |
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0.24 |
0.90 |
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0.24 |
0.90 |
0.40 |
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0.27 |
0.90 |
0.40 |
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S235JR (EN) |
0.17 |
1.40 |
0.35 |
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SS400 (JIS) |
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1.40 |
0.50 |
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SA283 Gr A |
24 / 165 |
45-60 / 310-415 |
30 |
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SA283 Gr B |
27 / 185 |
50-65 / 345-450 |
28 |
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SA283 Gr C |
30 / 205 |
55-75 / 380-515 |
25 |
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SA283 Gr D |
33 / 230 |
60-80 / 415-550 |
23 |
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S235JR (EN) |
34 / 235 |
52-74 / 360-510 |
26 |
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SS490 (JIS) |
40 / 275 |
59-85 / 410-560 |
21 |
SA283 equivalents are used in buildings, bridges, and low-pressure tanks, offering low cost and easy welding. Gr A suits simple structures, Gr B/C for moderate loads, Gr D for heavy frameworks.
