Strong Match — 87.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1875 Class 1 (IS 1875:1992) and SAE J403 1013 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 1875 Class 1 is typically used for billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings, while SAE J403 1013 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes.
IS 1875 Class 1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1013 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1875 Class 1 vs SAE J403 1013 is a 87.1% 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 87.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1875 Class 1
SAE J403 1013
Tensile Strength
370 MPa min
Not specified
Yield Strength
200 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=26%
Not specified
Hardness
100 HB min
Not specified
Condition
as rolled or as forged and normalised, ruling section up to 100 mm
Not specified
Normalising Temperature
880-910 °C (for information)
Not specified
Bend Test (if ordered)
32 mm square test piece bent round a 38 mm former without fracture
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1875 Class 1
Billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings
SAE J403 1013
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
IS 1875 Class 1 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1013.
Can IS 1875 Class 1 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1013?
IS 1875 Class 1 and SAE J403 1013 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1013 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 1 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 1875 Class 1 and SAE J403 1013?
IS 1875 Class 1 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1013.
Can IS 1875 Class 1 be substituted with SAE J403 1013?
IS 1875 Class 1 and SAE J403 1013 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1013 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.