Strong Match — 97.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 (ASTM A572/A572M:2018) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 is typically used for riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets..
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 97.2% 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 97.2%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65:
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 65
AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength
>=550 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=450 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=15%
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 65
Riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 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 A572/A572M Grade 65 and AS/NZS Grade 500?
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 65 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.