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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 92.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 is typically used for structural fabrication,buildings,bridges,general construction,machinery frames,welded structures,plates, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 92.3% 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 92.3%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250:
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 CSA G40.21 400A GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 300W CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.3%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 max 0.2
Mn (%) <=1.70 max 1.6
P (%) <=0.040 max 0.03
S (%) <=0.040 max 0.03
Si (%) Not specified max 0.55
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 3678 Grade 250 AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength 410-560 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 250 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 22-25 % Not specified
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250
structural fabrication,buildings,bridges,general construction,machinery frames,welded structures,plates
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 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 3678 Grade 250
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2900–3700 mm (114.17–145.67 in)
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)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250
2 active listings and RFQs →
AS/NZS Grade 500
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS Grade 500 specifies Si which is not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.