Related Material — 62.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and ASTM A283C (ASTM A283) 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 A283C is commonly used for used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures..
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while ASTM A283C is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs ASTM A283C is a 93.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.5%.
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 A283C
Yield Strength
250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594)
205 MPa min
Tensile Strength
Not specified
380-515 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
23-27%
Hardness
Not specified
120-170 HB
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
ASTM A283C
Used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With ASTM A283C?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A283C 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.
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A283C?
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 A283C?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and ASTM A283C 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.