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IS 1875 Class 2A vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30

Strong Match — 89.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1875 Class 2A (IS 1875:1992) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1875 Class 2A is typically used for billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is commonly used for used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.. IS 1875 Class 2A is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1875 Class 2A vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is a 89.4% 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 89.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1875 Class 2A:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.4%
Specifications
Property IS 1875 Class 2A BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Standard IS 1875:1992 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.30 0.26-0.34
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-1.00
S (%) <=0.04 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.04 <=0.05
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 2A BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Tensile Strength 460 MPa min Not specified
Yield Strength 250 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=22% Not specified
Hardness 130 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 2A
Billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.
Can IS 1875 Class 2A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 1875 Class 2A and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 2A 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
IS 1875 Class 2A
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
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IS 1875 Class 2A
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1875 Class 2A and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1875 Class 2A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 1875 Class 2A and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 2A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.