Related Material — 67.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 700 Q195 (GB/T 700:2006) and JIS G3131 SPHC (JIS G 3131:2010) 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 JIS G3131 SPHC is commonly used for used in automotive parts, welded tubes, drums, furniture, brackets, and sheet metal fabrications..
GB/T 700 Q195 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while JIS G3131 SPHC is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q195 vs JIS G3131 SPHC is a 91.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 19.8%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 67.4%.
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
JIS G3131 SPHC
Tensile Strength
315-430 MPa
270-410 MPa
Yield Strength
>=195 MPa
205 MPa min
Elongation
>=33%
28% min
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
Hardness
Not specified
95-130 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q195
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
JIS G3131 SPHC
Used in automotive parts, welded tubes, drums, furniture, brackets, and sheet metal fabrications.
Key Differences
GB/T 700 Q195 specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can GB/T 700 Q195 Be Substituted With JIS G3131 SPHC?
GB/T 700 Q195 and JIS G3131 SPHC share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q195 and JIS G3131 SPHC?
GB/T 700 Q195 specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can GB/T 700 Q195 be substituted with JIS G3131 SPHC?
GB/T 700 Q195 and JIS G3131 SPHC share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.