Strong Match — 92.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1875 Class 1A (IS 1875:1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 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 1875 Class 1A is commonly used for billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1875 Class 1A is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 vs IS 1875 Class 1A is a 92.1% 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 92.1%.
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) 080M15
IS 1875 Class 1A
Tensile Strength
Not specified
410 MPa min
Yield Strength
Not specified
220 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=25%
Hardness
Not specified
110 HB min
Condition
Not specified
as rolled or as forged and normalised, ruling section up to 100 mm
Normalising Temperature
Not specified
880-910 °C (for information)
Bend Test (if ordered)
Not specified
32 mm square test piece bent round a 38 mm former without fracture
Typical Applications
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)
IS 1875 Class 1A
Billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 Be Substituted With IS 1875 Class 1A?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 and IS 1875 Class 1A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1875 Class 1A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 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) 080M15 and IS 1875 Class 1A?
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) 080M15 be substituted with IS 1875 Class 1A?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 and IS 1875 Class 1A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1875 Class 1A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.