Strong Match — 96.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
SAE J403 1038 (SAE J403:2001) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
SAE J403 1038 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 is commonly used for hardened and tempered parts, cold rolled medium and high carbon strip and hot rolled bars for bright bars and machined parts (the standard links this grade to is 5517, is 7226, is 7283).
SAE J403 1038 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1038 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 is a 96.3% 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 96.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
SAE J403 1038
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8
Tensile Strength
Not specified
580-680 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=18%
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1038
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8
Hardened and tempered parts, cold rolled medium and high carbon strip and hot rolled bars for bright bars and machined parts (the standard links this grade to IS 5517, IS 7226, IS 7283)
Key Differences
SAE J403 1038 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8.
Can SAE J403 1038 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8?
SAE J403 1038 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1038 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between SAE J403 1038 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8?
SAE J403 1038 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8.
Can SAE J403 1038 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8?
SAE J403 1038 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 40C8 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1038 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.