AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 vs EN 10025-2 S275J2

Close Alternative — 73.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and EN 10025-2 S275J2 (EN 10025-2:2019) 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 EN 10025-2 S275J2 is commonly used for hot rolled products of structural steels. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while EN 10025-2 S275J2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 vs EN 10025-2 S275J2 is a 94.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 73.9%.

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
94.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
33.3%
OVERALL
73.9%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 EN 10025-2 S275J2
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 EN 10025-2:2019
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 <=0.21
Mn (%) <=1.70 <=1.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
Cu (%) Not specified <=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 EN 10025-2 S275J2
Tensile Strength 410-560 MPa 410-560 MPa
Yield Strength 250 MPa min >=275 MPa
Elongation 22-25 % >=23%
Condition Not specified Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250
structural fabrication,buildings,bridges,general construction,machinery frames,welded structures,plates
EN 10025-2 S275J2
Hot rolled products of structural steels
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 S275J2?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and EN 10025-2 S275J2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250
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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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and EN 10025-2 S275J2?
EN 10025-2 S275J2 specifies Cu which is not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 be substituted with EN 10025-2 S275J2?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 250 and EN 10025-2 S275J2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.