Strong Match — 90.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572 Gr.65 (ASTM A572) and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572 Gr.65 is typically used for used for bridges, buildings, transmission towers, construction equipment, offshore structures, and structural members., while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is commonly used for heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment..
ASTM A572 Gr.65 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572 Gr.65 vs AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is a 90.8% 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 90.8%.
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 Gr.65
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Tensile Strength
550-690 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
450 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
18-21%
Not specified
Hardness
170-220 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A572 Gr.65
Used for bridges, buildings, transmission towers, construction equipment, offshore structures, and structural members.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
Key Differences
ASTM A572 Gr.65 specifies V, Nb which are not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450.
Can ASTM A572 Gr.65 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
ASTM A572 Gr.65 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A572 Gr.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 Gr.65 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
ASTM A572 Gr.65 specifies V, Nb which are not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450.
Can ASTM A572 Gr.65 be substituted with AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
ASTM A572 Gr.65 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A572 Gr.65 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.