Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
P
S
<=0.12
<=0.30
<=0.50
<=0.035
<=0.040
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
315-430 MPa
Yield Strength
>=195 MPa
Elongation
>=33%
Condition
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa); Q195 yield is for reference only
More data from GB/T 700:2006
From the standard
Yield strength by thickness or diameter2 thickness ranges
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Yield strength ReH, min (N/mm2 = MPa)
up to 16
195
over 16 to 40
185
Yield strength of Q195 is for reference only and not a term of delivery.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Tensile strength1 range
Tensile strength Rm
315 to 430 MPa
Above 100 mm thickness the lower limit may be 20 N/mm2 lower; upper limit not a delivery term for wide strip.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Elongation by thickness or diameter1 thickness ranges
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Elongation A, min (%)
up to 40
33
Elongation may be 2 % lower (absolute) than the table value.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Cold bend test 180 degB = 2a
Sample direction
Up to 60 mm, bend diameter d
Over 60 to 100 mm, bend diameter d
Longitudinal
0
-
Transverse
0.5a
-
a is the sample thickness or diameter; above 100 mm by negotiation.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 3
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