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GB/T 700 Q235A vs EN 10025-2 S235J2

Strong Match — 90.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 700 Q235A (GB/T 700:2006) and EN 10025-2 S235J2 (EN 10025-2:2019) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 700 Q235A is typically used for structural sections, welded structures, general fabrication, machinery frames, steel plates, pipes, while EN 10025-2 S235J2 is commonly used for used for bridges, structural sections, storage tanks, industrial buildings, transport frames, and support structures.. GB/T 700 Q235A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN 10025-2 S235J2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q235A vs EN 10025-2 S235J2 is a 87.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 95.6%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.4%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 700 Q235A:
GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
95.6%
OVERALL
90.4%
Specifications
Property GB/T 700 Q235A EN 10025-2 S235J2
Standard GB/T 700:2006 EN 10025-2:2019
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 <=0.17
Si (%) <=0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) <=1.40 <=1.40
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.025
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.55
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 Q235A EN 10025-2 S235J2
Tensile Strength 370-500 MPa 360-510 MPa
Yield Strength >=235 MPa >=235 MPa
Elongation >=26% >=26%
Condition Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa) Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q235A
structural sections, welded structures, general fabrication, machinery frames, steel plates, pipes
EN 10025-2 S235J2
Used for bridges, structural sections, storage tanks, industrial buildings, transport frames, and support structures.
Key Differences
Can GB/T 700 Q235A Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 S235J2?
GB/T 700 Q235A and EN 10025-2 S235J2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10025-2 S235J2 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235A 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 Q235A
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2900–3100 mm (114.17–122.05 in)
EN 10025-2 S235J2
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3400–4000 mm (133.86–157.48 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 700 Q235A
2 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10025-2 S235J2
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q235A and EN 10025-2 S235J2?
GB/T 700 Q235A specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235J2. EN 10025-2 S235J2 specifies Cu which is not specified for GB/T 700 Q235A.
Can GB/T 700 Q235A be substituted with EN 10025-2 S235J2?
GB/T 700 Q235A and EN 10025-2 S235J2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10025-2 S235J2 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.