Strong Match — 90.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 (ASTM A516/A516M:2025) and EN 10084 C16E (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 is typically used for welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important, while EN 10084 C16E is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10084 C16E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 vs EN 10084 C16E is a 90.1% 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 90.1%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60
EN 10084 C16E
Tensile Strength
415-550 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=220 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=21%
Not specified
Condition
Tension test per Table 2; one set of values for all thicknesses; plates 40 mm and under normally as-rolled, over 40 mm normalized; Elongation is in 200 mm gauge length, 50 mm values in the tensile block
Soft annealed
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 156 HB max
Typical Applications
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60
Welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important
EN 10084 C16E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 Be Substituted With EN 10084 C16E?
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 and EN 10084 C16E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C16E is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 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 A516/A516M Grade 60 and EN 10084 C16E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 be substituted with EN 10084 C16E?
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 and EN 10084 C16E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C16E is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.