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AS/NZS Grade 500 vs ASTM A572 Grade 50

Strong Match — 90.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) and ASTM A572 Grade 50 (ASTM A572) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS Grade 500 is typically used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets., while ASTM A572 Grade 50 is commonly used for high-strength low-alloy structural steel; buildings, bridges, transmission towers, construction equipment, general structural fabrication. AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while ASTM A572 Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS Grade 500 vs ASTM A572 Grade 50 is a 90.8% 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 90.8%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS Grade 500:
AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 300W IS 2062 E250B0 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C AS/NZS 1595 C450 CSA G40.21 400W ASTM A572 Gr.65 CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.8%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS Grade 500 ASTM A572 Grade 50
Standard AS/NZS 3597:2008 ASTM A572
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.2 <=0.23
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.35
Si (%) max 0.55 <=0.40
P (%) max 0.03 <=0.040
S (%) max 0.03 <=0.050
Nb (%) Not specified <=0.05
V (%) Not specified <=0.15
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 Grade 500 ASTM A572 Grade 50
Tensile Strength Not specified 450 MPa min
Yield Strength Not specified 345 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 18% min
Hardness Not specified 137-187 HB
Typical Applications
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
ASTM A572 Grade 50
High-strength low-alloy structural steel; buildings, bridges, transmission towers, construction equipment, general structural fabrication
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 Be Substituted With ASTM A572 Grade 50?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and ASTM A572 Grade 50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A572 Grade 50 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS Grade 500 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 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)
ASTM A572 Grade 50
Plate → (4 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–4600 mm (110.24–181.1 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS Grade 500
2 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A572 Grade 50
4 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS Grade 500 and ASTM A572 Grade 50?
ASTM A572 Grade 50 specifies Nb, V which are not specified for AS/NZS Grade 500.
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 be substituted with ASTM A572 Grade 50?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and ASTM A572 Grade 50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A572 Grade 50 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS Grade 500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.