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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 vs IS 2062 E250A

Strong Match — 95.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (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 450 is typically used for heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment., 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 450 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 450 vs IS 2062 E250A is a 95.1% 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 95.1%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450:
AS/NZS 3679.1 350 AS/NZS 1595 C350 CSA G40.21 300W IS 2062 E250B0 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A572 Gr.65 AS/NZS 1595 C450
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.1%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 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 450 IS 2062 E250A
Tensile Strength Not specified >=410 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 250 MPa (<=20mm) / 240 MPa (20-40mm) / 230 MPa (>40mm)
Elongation Not specified >=23%
Impact Not specified not required
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
IS 2062 E250A
structural fabrication, bridges, industrial sheds, machinery frames, general engineering components, plates, welded structures
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 Be Substituted With IS 2062 E250A?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 and IS 2062 E250A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 2062 E250A is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 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 450
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–4200 mm (98.43–165.35 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 450
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 450 and IS 2062 E250A?
IS 2062 E250A specifies CEV which is not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 be substituted with IS 2062 E250A?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 and IS 2062 E250A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 2062 E250A is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.