Close Alternative — 75.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-2 S250 (EN 10025-2:2019) and GB/T 700 Q275C (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
EN 10025-2 S250 is typically used for used for fabricated structures, beams, support frames, machinery bases, towers, and construction components., while GB/T 700 Q275C is commonly used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering.
EN 10025-2 S250 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 700 Q275C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 S250 vs GB/T 700 Q275C is a 99.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 28.9%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 75.8%.
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 S250
GB/T 700 Q275C
Tensile Strength
410-560 MPa
410-540 MPa
Yield Strength
250 MPa min
>=275 MPa
Elongation
22-25%
>=22%
Hardness
120-170 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Typical Applications
EN 10025-2 S250
Used for fabricated structures, beams, support frames, machinery bases, towers, and construction components.
GB/T 700 Q275C
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
Can EN 10025-2 S250 Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q275C?
EN 10025-2 S250 and GB/T 700 Q275C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10025-2 S250 and GB/T 700 Q275C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10025-2 S250 be substituted with GB/T 700 Q275C?
EN 10025-2 S250 and GB/T 700 Q275C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.