Strong Match — 93.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and EN 10084 C16E (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 is typically 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), while EN 10084 C16E is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10084 C16E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 vs EN 10084 C16E is a 93.5% 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 93.5%.
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 (Part 3) 080A15
EN 10084 C16E
Condition
Not specified
Soft annealed
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 156 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
EN 10084 C16E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 Be Substituted With EN 10084 C16E?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 and EN 10084 C16E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C16E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 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 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 and EN 10084 C16E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 be substituted with EN 10084 C16E?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 and EN 10084 C16E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C16E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.