GB/T 700 Q275A vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 94% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 700 Q275A (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 Q275A 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 Q275A 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 Q275A vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 94% 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 94%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 700 Q275A:
CSA G40.21 260W GOST 19281 09G2S 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 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94%
Specifications
Property GB/T 700 Q275A AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard GB/T 700:2006 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.24 max 0.2
Si (%) <=0.35 max 0.55
Mn (%) <=1.50 max 1.6
P (%) <=0.045 max 0.03
S (%) <=0.050 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 Q275A AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength 410-540 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=275 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=22% Not specified
Condition Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa) Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q275A
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 Q275A Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
GB/T 700 Q275A 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 Q275A 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 Q275A
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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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 Q275A
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q275A 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 Q275A be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
GB/T 700 Q275A 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 Q275A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.