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BS 970 EN3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15

Strong Match — 87.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN3 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN3 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. suitable for a tensile range of 25/35 tons/sq in., while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13). BS 970 EN3 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is a 87.5% 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 87.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN3:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN3 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.25 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) <=1.00 0.60-1.00
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.05
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 EN3 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Tensile Strength 386-541 MPa (25-35 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥25% Not specified
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN3
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. Suitable for a tensile range of 25/35 tons/sq in.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can BS 970 EN3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
BS 970 EN3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN3 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
BS 970 EN3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.