Strong Match — 93.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1570 C30 (IS 1570:1961) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 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 IS 1570 C30 is commonly used for axles, shafts, gears, connecting rods, machine parts, forgings.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 C30 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 vs IS 1570 C30 is a 93.3% 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 93.3%.
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) 080A30
IS 1570 C30
Tensile Strength
Not specified
500-600 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=275 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=21%
Hardness
Not specified
143-187 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30
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 (Part 3) 080A30 Be Substituted With IS 1570 C30?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 and IS 1570 C30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 C30 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 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) 080A30 and IS 1570 C30?
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) 080A30 be substituted with IS 1570 C30?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 and IS 1570 C30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 C30 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.