Post Stock Login Register

EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 vs BS 4659 BH13

Strong Match — 91.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and BS 4659 BH13 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies, while BS 4659 BH13 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies. EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 4659 BH13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 vs BS 4659 BH13 is a 87.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.5%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 3H2W8F GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
91.5%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 BS 4659 BH13
Standard EN ISO 4957:2018 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.33–0.43 0.35–0.42
Si (%) 0.80–1.20 0.80–1.20
Mn (%) 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75–5.50 4.75–5.50
Mo (%) 1.10–1.60 1.20–1.75
V (%) 0.30–0.60 0.80–1.20
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 BS 4659 BH13
Hardness HRC (hardened) 40–54 42–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235 ≤235
Hot Strength Excellent to 600°C Not specified
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies
BS 4659 BH13
Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Can EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH13?
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 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 ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2500–3500 mm (98.43–137.8 in)
BS 4659 BH13
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–3800 mm (110.24–149.61 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 4659 BH13
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and BS 4659 BH13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 be substituted with BS 4659 BH13?
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.