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EN 10025-2 S235J0 vs GB/T 700 Q235B

Strong Match — 89.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10025-2 S235J0 (EN 10025-2:2019) and GB/T 700 Q235B (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. EN 10025-2 S235J0 is typically used for used for structural beams, bridges, frames, plates, construction equipment, and welded structures., while GB/T 700 Q235B is commonly used for structural steelwork, fabricated components, machinery parts, storage tanks, pipes. EN 10025-2 S235J0 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 700 Q235B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 S235J0 vs GB/T 700 Q235B is a 87.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 95.6%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 89.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10025-2 S235J0:
CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 300W CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 GOST 19281 09G2S ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
95.6%
OVERALL
89.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10025-2 S235J0 GB/T 700 Q235B
Standard EN 10025-2:2019 GB/T 700:2006
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.17 <=0.20
Mn (%) <=1.40 <=1.40
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
N (%) <=0.012 Not specified
Cu (%) <=0.55 Not specified
Si (%) Not specified <=0.35
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 S235J0 GB/T 700 Q235B
Tensile Strength 360-510 MPa 370-500 MPa
Yield Strength >=235 MPa >=235 MPa
Elongation >=26% >=26%
Condition Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Typical Applications
EN 10025-2 S235J0
Used for structural beams, bridges, frames, plates, construction equipment, and welded structures.
GB/T 700 Q235B
structural steelwork, fabricated components, machinery parts, storage tanks, pipes
Key Differences
Can EN 10025-2 S235J0 Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q235B?
EN 10025-2 S235J0 and GB/T 700 Q235B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235B is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235J0 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10025-2 S235J0
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3900–4400 mm (153.54–173.23 in)
GB/T 700 Q235B
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2600–4800 mm (102.36–188.98 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10025-2 S235J0
2 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 700 Q235B
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10025-2 S235J0 and GB/T 700 Q235B?
EN 10025-2 S235J0 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 700 Q235B. GB/T 700 Q235B specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235J0.
Can EN 10025-2 S235J0 be substituted with GB/T 700 Q235B?
EN 10025-2 S235J0 and GB/T 700 Q235B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235B is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235J0 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.