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AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 96.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is typically used for light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting., while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 96.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.8%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 1594 HA250:
ASTM A283C CSA G40.21 260W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 AS/NZS 1595 C450 AS/NZS 1595 C350 CSA G40.21 400W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 350W
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.8%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 1594 HA250 AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard AS/NZS 1594:2025 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.17 max 0.2
Mn (%) max 1.2 max 1.6
Si (%) max 0.5 max 0.55
P (%) max 0.03 max 0.03
S (%) max 0.03 max 0.03
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AS/NZS 1594 HA250 AS/NZS Grade 500
Yield Strength 250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594) Not specified
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 1594 HA250 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–2500 mm (98.43–98.43 in)
AS/NZS Grade 500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
2 active listings and RFQs →
AS/NZS Grade 500
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS Grade 500?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 1594 HA250 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.