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AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs CSA G40.21 260W

Related Material — 63.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and CSA G40.21 260W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) 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 CSA G40.21 260W is commonly used for bridges, buildings, general structural fabrication, storage tanks, older infrastructure projects.. AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while CSA G40.21 260W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs CSA G40.21 260W is a 95% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.3%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 1594 HA250:
ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 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 GOST 19281 09G2S ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 350W AS/NZS 3679.1 350
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
63.3%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 1594 HA250 CSA G40.21 260W
Standard AS/NZS 1594:2025 CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.17 max 0.23
Mn (%) max 1.2 max 1.4
Si (%) max 0.5 max 0.4
P (%) max 0.03 max 0.035
S (%) max 0.03 max 0.035
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 CSA G40.21 260W
Yield Strength 250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594) 260 MPa min
Tensile Strength Not specified 410-590 MPa
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
CSA G40.21 260W
Bridges, buildings, general structural fabrication, storage tanks, older infrastructure projects.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 260W?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 260W 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)
CSA G40.21 260W
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3400–4000 mm (133.86–157.48 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
2 active listings and RFQs →
CSA G40.21 260W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 260W?
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 CSA G40.21 260W?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 260W 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.