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GB/T 700 Q195 vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 88.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 700 Q195 (GB/T 700:2006) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 700 Q195 is typically used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. GB/T 700 Q195 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q195 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 88.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 88.9%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 700 Q195:
GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.9%
Specifications
Property GB/T 700 Q195 AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard GB/T 700:2006 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.12 max 0.2
Si (%) <=0.30 max 0.55
Mn (%) <=0.50 max 1.6
P (%) <=0.035 max 0.03
S (%) <=0.040 max 0.03
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GB/T 700 Q195 AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength 315-430 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=195 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=33% Not specified
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 Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q195
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Can GB/T 700 Q195 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
GB/T 700 Q195 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q195 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
GB/T 700 Q195
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AS/NZS Grade 500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
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GB/T 700 Q195
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q195 and AS/NZS Grade 500?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 700 Q195 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
GB/T 700 Q195 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q195 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.