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%.
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.
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.