Strong Match — 88.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 C20 (IS 1570:1961) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 1570 C20 is typically used for shafts, studs, pins, forged components, machinery parts, carburized parts, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13).
IS 1570 C20 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 C20 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is a 88.9% 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 88.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 C20
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Tensile Strength
440-520 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=242 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=24%
Not specified
Hardness
121-156 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 C20
shafts, studs, pins, forged components, machinery parts, carburized parts
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can IS 1570 C20 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
IS 1570 C20 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 C20 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 IS 1570 C20 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 C20 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
IS 1570 C20 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 C20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.