EN 10025-2 E295 vs DIN 1654-2 C8C

Related Material — 61% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10025-2 E295 (EN 10025-2:2019) and DIN 1654-2 C8C (DIN 1654-2:1989-10) are both steel grades. EN 10025-2 E295 is classified under Structural Steel, while DIN 1654-2 C8C is classified under Carbon Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. EN 10025-2 E295 is typically used for hot rolled products of structural steels, while DIN 1654-2 C8C is commonly used for wire drawing, cold heading, nails. EN 10025-2 E295 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while DIN 1654-2 C8C is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.

As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 E295 vs DIN 1654-2 C8C is a 91.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 61%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10025-2 E295:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
61%
Specifications
Property EN 10025-2 E295 DIN 1654-2 C8C
Standard EN 10025-2:2019 DIN 1654-2:1989-10
Category Structural Steel Carbon Steel
P (%) <=0.045 ≤0.040
S (%) <=0.045 ≤0.040
N (%) <=0.012 Not specified
C (%) Not specified ≤0.10
Mn (%) Not specified 0.25–0.50
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10025-2 E295 DIN 1654-2 C8C
Tensile Strength 470-610 MPa 300–420 MPa
Yield Strength >=295 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=20% ≥30%
Condition Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10025-2 E295
Hot rolled products of structural steels
DIN 1654-2 C8C
Wire drawing, cold heading, nails
Key Differences
Can EN 10025-2 E295 Be Substituted With DIN 1654-2 C8C?
EN 10025-2 E295 and DIN 1654-2 C8C share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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DIN 1654-2 C8C
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6100 mm (208.66–240.16 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10025-2 E295 and DIN 1654-2 C8C?
Different category: EN 10025-2 E295 is Structural Steel, DIN 1654-2 C8C is Carbon Steel. EN 10025-2 E295 specifies N which is not specified for DIN 1654-2 C8C. DIN 1654-2 C8C specifies C, Mn which are not specified for EN 10025-2 E295.
Can EN 10025-2 E295 be substituted with DIN 1654-2 C8C?
EN 10025-2 E295 and DIN 1654-2 C8C share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.