JIS G4051 S55C vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50

Strong Match — 88.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G4051 S55C (JIS G4051:2009) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. JIS G4051 S55C is typically used for springs, gears, cutting tools, high strength shafts, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is commonly used for used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components.. JIS G4051 S55C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, JIS G4051 S55C vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is a 88.1% 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 88.1%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G4051 S55C:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.1%
Specifications
Property JIS G4051 S55C BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Standard JIS G4051:2009 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.52-0.58 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-1.00
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.030 <=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 JIS G4051 S55C BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Tensile Strength >=650 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=490 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=13% Not specified
Hardness <=192 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4051 S55C
Springs, gears, cutting tools, high strength shafts
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components.
Can JIS G4051 S55C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4051 S55C 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
JIS G4051 S55C
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6300–7000 mm (248.03–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–5700 mm (204.72–224.41 in)
On M-EX Right Now
JIS G4051 S55C
3 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can JIS G4051 S55C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4051 S55C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.