Close Alternative — 70.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 (ASTM A572/A572M:2018) and EN 10025-3 S500 (EN 10025-3:2019) 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 EN 10025-3 S500 is commonly used for used in heavy structural sections, mining equipment, bridge fabrication, transport vehicles, and offshore structures..
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10025-3 S500 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 vs EN 10025-3 S500 is a 89.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 70.9%.
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
EN 10025-3 S500
Tensile Strength
>=520 MPa
590-770 MPa
Yield Strength
>=415 MPa
500 MPa min
Elongation
>=16%
16% min
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
Hardness
Not specified
190-240 HB
Typical Applications
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60
Riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications
EN 10025-3 S500
Used in heavy structural sections, mining equipment, bridge fabrication, transport vehicles, and offshore structures.
Key Differences
EN 10025-3 S500 specifies Nb, V, Ti which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 Be Substituted With EN 10025-3 S500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 and EN 10025-3 S500 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 EN 10025-3 S500?
EN 10025-3 S500 specifies Nb, V, Ti which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 be substituted with EN 10025-3 S500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 and EN 10025-3 S500 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.