Close Alternative — 80.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 (ASTM A572/A572M:2018) and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 is typically used for riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 is commonly used for heavy structural fabrication, crane booms, mining machinery, earthmoving equipment, structural columns..
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 vs AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 is a 95.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.4%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M 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 A572/A572M Grade 60
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400
Tensile Strength
>=520 MPa
~520 MPa min (approx, equivalent to ASTM A572 Gr.60)
Yield Strength
>=415 MPa
400 MPa min (t<=12mm)
Elongation
>=16%
Not specified
Condition
Tension test per Table 4; one set of minimum values for all product thicknesses; Elongation is in 200 mm gauge length, 50 mm values in the tensile block
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60
Riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 be substituted with AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 400 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.