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EN 10025-2 S235JR vs GB/T 700 Q235A

Strong Match — 89.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10025-2 S235JR (EN 10025-2:2019) and GB/T 700 Q235A (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. EN 10025-2 S235JR is typically used for structural fabrication, bridges, buildings, general engineering, while GB/T 700 Q235A is commonly used for structural sections, welded structures, general fabrication, machinery frames, steel plates, pipes. EN 10025-2 S235JR is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 700 Q235A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 S235JR vs GB/T 700 Q235A is a 86.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 95.6%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 89.8%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10025-2 S235JR:
CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
95.6%
OVERALL
89.8%
Specifications
Property EN 10025-2 S235JR GB/T 700 Q235A
Standard EN 10025-2:2019 GB/T 700:2006
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.17 <=0.22
Mn (%) <=1.40 <=1.40
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
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 S235JR GB/T 700 Q235A
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 S235JR
Structural fabrication, bridges, buildings, general engineering
GB/T 700 Q235A
structural sections, welded structures, general fabrication, machinery frames, steel plates, pipes
Key Differences
Can EN 10025-2 S235JR Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q235A?
EN 10025-2 S235JR and GB/T 700 Q235A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235A is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235JR 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 S235JR
Plate → (3 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3300–5100 mm (129.92–200.79 in)
GB/T 700 Q235A
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2900–3100 mm (114.17–122.05 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10025-2 S235JR
3 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 700 Q235A
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10025-2 S235JR and GB/T 700 Q235A?
EN 10025-2 S235JR specifies N, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 700 Q235A. GB/T 700 Q235A specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235JR.
Can EN 10025-2 S235JR be substituted with GB/T 700 Q235A?
EN 10025-2 S235JR and GB/T 700 Q235A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235A is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235JR in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.