Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3114 SMA400 (JIS G 3114:2022) and EN 10025-5 S355J0WP (EN 10025-5:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
JIS G3114 SMA400 is typically used for used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks., while EN 10025-5 S355J0WP is commonly used for high-phosphorus weathering steel for enhanced patina formation; containers, smokestacks, freight wagons, silos, pylons, bridges, architectural exposed structures.
JIS G3114 SMA400 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while EN 10025-5 S355J0WP is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3114 SMA400 vs EN 10025-5 S355J0WP is a 73.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 10.1%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G3114 SMA400
EN 10025-5 S355J0WP
Tensile Strength
400-540 MPa
470-630 MPa
Yield Strength
245 MPa min
>=355 MPa
Elongation
17% min
>=22%
Hardness
120-170 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Nominal thickness up to 16 mm for yield, 3 to 100 mm for tensile, 3 to 40 mm for elongation (Lo = 5.65 sqrt(S0), longitudinal); transverse values are lower, see blocks
Typical Applications
JIS G3114 SMA400
Used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks.
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J0WP.
EN 10025-5 S355J0WP specifies N which is not specified for JIS G3114 SMA400.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 Be Substituted With EN 10025-5 S355J0WP?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and EN 10025-5 S355J0WP share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between JIS G3114 SMA400 and EN 10025-5 S355J0WP?
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J0WP. EN 10025-5 S355J0WP specifies N which is not specified for JIS G3114 SMA400.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 be substituted with EN 10025-5 S355J0WP?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and EN 10025-5 S355J0WP share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.