AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs CSA G40.21 400W

Related Material — 63.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and CSA G40.21 400W (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 400W is commonly used for heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment.. AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while CSA G40.21 400W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs CSA G40.21 400W is a 95.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.7%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 1594 HA250:
ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 1595 C450 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 300W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 350W AS/NZS 3679.1 350
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
63.7%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 1594 HA250 CSA G40.21 400W
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 1.6
Si (%) max 0.5 max 0.5
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 400W
Yield Strength 250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594) 400 MPa min
Tensile Strength Not specified 520-690 MPa
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
CSA G40.21 400W
Heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 400W?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 400W 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 400W
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–5200 mm (98.43–204.72 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
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CSA G40.21 400W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 400W?
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 400W?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and CSA G40.21 400W 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.