SAE J403 1044 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4

Strong Match — 93.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1044 (SAE J403:2009) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1044 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is commonly used for springs, wear parts, hand tools, shafts, gears, agricultural implements. SAE J403 1044 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1044 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is a 93.9% 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 93.9%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1044:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 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 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.9%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1044 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
Standard SAE J403:2009 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.43-0.50 0.45-0.55
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.030 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
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 1044 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
Tensile Strength Not specified 660-780 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=13%
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1044
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
springs, wear parts, hand tools, shafts, gears, agricultural implements
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1044 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4?
SAE J403 1044 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1044 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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SAE J403 1044
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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–6900 mm (220.47–271.65 in)
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SAE J403 1044
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1044 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4?
SAE J403 1044 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4.
Can SAE J403 1044 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4?
SAE J403 1044 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1044 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.