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SAE J403 1541 vs JIS G4053 SMn438

Strong Match — 89.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1541 (SAE J403:2001) and JIS G4053 SMn438 (JIS G4053:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1541 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while JIS G4053 SMn438 is commonly used for agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts. SAE J403 1541 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while JIS G4053 SMn438 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1541 vs JIS G4053 SMn438 is a 89.3% 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 89.3%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1541:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.3%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1541 JIS G4053 SMn438
Standard SAE J403:2001 JIS G4053:2008
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.36-0.44 0.35–0.41
Mn (%) 1.35-1.65 1.35–1.65
P (%) <=0.030 ≤0.030
S (%) <=0.050 ≤0.030
Si (%) Not specified 0.15–0.35
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 1541 JIS G4053 SMn438
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥690 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥540 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥15%
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1541
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
JIS G4053 SMn438
Agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1541 Be Substituted With JIS G4053 SMn438?
SAE J403 1541 and JIS G4053 SMn438 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4053 SMn438 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1541 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
SAE J403 1541
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JIS G4053 SMn438
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
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SAE J403 1541
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JIS G4053 SMn438
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1541 and JIS G4053 SMn438?
JIS G4053 SMn438 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1541.
Can SAE J403 1541 be substituted with JIS G4053 SMn438?
SAE J403 1541 and JIS G4053 SMn438 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4053 SMn438 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1541 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.