Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN13 (BS 970:1955) and SAE J404 4615 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN13 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 40/50 (q) tons/sq in., while SAE J404 4615 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope.
BS 970 EN13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J404 4615 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN13 vs SAE J404 4615 is a 72.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 970 EN13
SAE J404 4615
Tensile Strength
≥618 MPa (40 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥463 MPa (30 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥22%
Not specified
Hardness
179-229 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered Q, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN13
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 40/50 (Q) tons/sq in.
SAE J404 4615
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Can BS 970 EN13 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4615?
BS 970 EN13 and SAE J404 4615 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN13 and SAE J404 4615?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN13 be substituted with SAE J404 4615?
BS 970 EN13 and SAE J404 4615 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.