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AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50

Related Material — 64.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 (ASTM A1008) 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 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is commonly used for cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength. AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is a 96.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 64.4%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 1594 HA250:
ASTM A283C CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 1595 C450 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 AS/NZS 3679.1 350
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
64.4%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 1594 HA250 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Standard AS/NZS 1594:2025 ASTM A1008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.17 <=0.20
Mn (%) max 1.2 <=1.35
Si (%) max 0.5 <=0.50
P (%) max 0.03 <=0.040
S (%) max 0.03 <=0.040
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 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Yield Strength 250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594) 340 MPa min
Tensile Strength Not specified 380 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 14% min
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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)
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
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AS/NZS 1594 HA250
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ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
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 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.