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IS 1875 Class 5 vs SAE J403 1055

Strong Match — 93% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1875 Class 5 (IS 1875:1992) and SAE J403 1055 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1875 Class 5 is typically used for billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings, while SAE J403 1055 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. IS 1875 Class 5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1055 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1875 Class 5 vs SAE J403 1055 is a 93% 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 93%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1875 Class 5:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93%
Specifications
Property IS 1875 Class 5 SAE J403 1055
Standard IS 1875:1992 SAE J403:2009
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.50-0.60
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
S (%) <=0.04 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.04 <=0.030
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 5 SAE J403 1055
Tensile Strength 710 MPa min Not specified
Yield Strength 350 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=13% Not specified
Hardness 200 HB min Not specified
Condition as rolled or as forged and normalised, ruling section up to 100 mm Not specified
Normalising Temperature 810-840 °C (for information) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1875 Class 5
Billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings
SAE J403 1055
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 1875 Class 5 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1055?
IS 1875 Class 5 and SAE J403 1055 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1055 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1875 Class 5 and SAE J403 1055?
IS 1875 Class 5 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1055.
Can IS 1875 Class 5 be substituted with SAE J403 1055?
IS 1875 Class 5 and SAE J403 1055 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1055 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1875 Class 5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.