Close Alternative — 84.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-2 S275 (EN 10025-2:2019) and GB/T 700 Q275B (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
EN 10025-2 S275 is typically used for structural beams, columns, bridges, general fabrication, while GB/T 700 Q275B is commonly used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering.
EN 10025-2 S275 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 700 Q275B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 S275 vs GB/T 700 Q275B is a 96.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 62.2%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.9%.
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 S275
GB/T 700 Q275B
Yield Strength
275 MPa min (t<=16mm)
>=275 MPa
Tensile Strength
410-560 MPa
410-540 MPa
Elongation
23% min
>=22%
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 S275
Structural beams, columns, bridges, general fabrication
GB/T 700 Q275B
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
Can EN 10025-2 S275 Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q275B?
EN 10025-2 S275 and GB/T 700 Q275B 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 S275 and GB/T 700 Q275B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10025-2 S275 be substituted with GB/T 700 Q275B?
EN 10025-2 S275 and GB/T 700 Q275B 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.