Strong Match — 96% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S43000 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and BS 970 EN60 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while BS 970 EN60 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars..
ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN60 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S43000 vs BS 970 EN60 is a 96% 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 96%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A240/A240M S43000
BS 970 EN60
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=22%
Not specified
Hardness
<=183 HB
Not specified
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S43000
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
BS 970 EN60
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S43000 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A240/A240M S43000 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S43000 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S43000 and BS 970 EN60?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S43000 be substituted with BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A240/A240M S43000 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S43000 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.