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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 vs IS 2062 E250A

Related Material — 63.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and IS 2062 E250A (IS 2062:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 is typically used for heavy structural fabrication, crane booms, mining machinery, earthmoving equipment, structural columns., while IS 2062 E250A is commonly used for structural fabrication, bridges, industrial sheds, machinery frames, general engineering components, plates, welded structures. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while IS 2062 E250A is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 vs IS 2062 E250A is a 95.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.4%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400:
AS/NZS 1595 C450 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 IS 2062 E250B0 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C CSA G40.21 300W ASTM A572 Gr.65 CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A572 Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
63.4%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 IS 2062 E250A
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 IS 2062:2011
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.2 <=0.23
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.50
Si (%) max 0.55 <=0.40
P (%) max 0.03 <=0.045
S (%) max 0.03 <=0.045
CEV (%) Not specified <=0.42
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 400 IS 2062 E250A
Yield Strength 400 MPa min (t<=12mm) 250 MPa (<=20mm) / 240 MPa (20-40mm) / 230 MPa (>40mm)
Tensile Strength ~520 MPa min (approx, equivalent to ASTM A572 Gr.60) >=410 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=23%
Impact Not specified not required
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400
Heavy structural fabrication, crane booms, mining machinery, earthmoving equipment, structural columns.
IS 2062 E250A
structural fabrication, bridges, industrial sheds, machinery frames, general engineering components, plates, welded structures
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 Be Substituted With IS 2062 E250A?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 and IS 2062 E250A 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 3678 Grade 400
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
IS 2062 E250A
Plate → (6 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–3600 mm (110.24–141.73 in)
Angle → (6 listings)
Leg 1: 75–90 mm (2.95–3.54 in)
Leg 2: 60–75 mm (2.36–2.95 in)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 12–12 mm (0.47–0.47 in)
Width: 100–100 mm (3.94–3.94 in)
Length: 5400–7000 mm (212.6–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400
2 active listings and RFQs →
IS 2062 E250A
15 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 and IS 2062 E250A?
IS 2062 E250A specifies CEV which is not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 be substituted with IS 2062 E250A?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 and IS 2062 E250A 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.