Close Alternative — 70.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 700 Q275C (GB/T 700:2006) and ASTM A283C (ASTM A283) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 700 Q275C is typically used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering, while ASTM A283C is commonly used for used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures..
GB/T 700 Q275C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A283C is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q275C vs ASTM A283C is a 95.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 21.9%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 70.8%.
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 Q275C
ASTM A283C
Tensile Strength
410-540 MPa
380-515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=275 MPa
205 MPa min
Elongation
>=22%
23-27%
Condition
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
120-170 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q275C
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
ASTM A283C
Used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures.
Can GB/T 700 Q275C Be Substituted With ASTM A283C?
GB/T 700 Q275C and ASTM A283C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q275C and ASTM A283C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 700 Q275C be substituted with ASTM A283C?
GB/T 700 Q275C and ASTM A283C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.