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ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 95.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 (ASTM A572/A572M:2021) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) 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 Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 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 60 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 95.6% 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 95.6%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60:
GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.6%
Specifications
Property ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard ASTM A572/A572M:2021 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.26 max 0.2
Mn (%) <=1.35 max 1.6
P (%) <=0.030 max 0.03
S (%) <=0.030 max 0.03
Si (%) <=0.40 max 0.55
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 Grade 500
Tensile Strength >=520 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=415 MPa Not specified
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
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 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 60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 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 60 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 60 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 60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.