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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 vs AS/NZS 3679.1 300

Strong Match — 96.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 (AS/NZS 3679.1:2016) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 is typically used for general fabrication, structural members, high-rise buildings, bridges, storage tanks, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is commonly used for hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 vs AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is a 100% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 90.2%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.7%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300:
AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 400W GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 300W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
100%
MECHANICAL MATCH
90.2%
OVERALL
96.7%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 AS/NZS 3679.1:2016
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 <=0.22
Mn (%) <=1.70 <=1.70
Si (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
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 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Tensile Strength 430-560 MPa 440-600 MPa
Yield Strength 300 MPa min 300 MPa min
Elongation 22% min 22% min
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300
General fabrication, structural members, high-rise buildings, bridges, storage tanks
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 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 300
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–3100 mm (98.43–122.05 in)
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2700–2700 mm (106.3–106.3 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300
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AS/NZS 3679.1 300
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 be substituted with AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 300 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.