IS 2062 E165 vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 89.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 2062 E165 (IS 2062:2006) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. IS 2062 E165 is typically used for structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. IS 2062 E165 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, IS 2062 E165 vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 89.9% 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 89.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 2062 E165:
IS 2062 E250A IS 2062 E250A IS 2062 E250B IS 2062 E250BR CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 400A IS 2062 E250B0 IS 2062 E250A GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.9%
Specifications
Property IS 2062 E165 AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard IS 2062:2006 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.25 max 0.2
Mn (%) <=1.25 max 1.6
S (%) <=0.045 max 0.03
P (%) <=0.045 max 0.03
Si (%) Not specified max 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 IS 2062 E165 AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength >=290 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 165 MPa (all thicknesses) Not specified
Elongation >=23% Not specified
Impact not required Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 2062 E165
Structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Key Differences
Can IS 2062 E165 Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
IS 2062 E165 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for IS 2062 E165 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 2062 E165
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AS/NZS Grade 500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
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IS 2062 E165
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 2062 E165 and AS/NZS Grade 500?
AS/NZS Grade 500 specifies Si which is not specified for IS 2062 E165.
Can IS 2062 E165 be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
IS 2062 E165 and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for IS 2062 E165 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.