Strong Match — 97.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is a 97.1% 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 97.1%.
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) 150M19
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15
Tensile Strength
Not specified
690-840 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=450 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
Not specified
>=16%
Izod Impact
Not specified
>=48 J
Hardness
Not specified
201-248 HBS (guidance only)
Condition
Not specified
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 30 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19
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 1570 (Part 4) 20C15
Not documented
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 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) 150M19 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.