Post Stock Login Register

SAE J403 1015 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10

Strong Match — 85.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1015 (SAE J403:2014) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1015 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14). SAE J403 1015 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1015 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is a 85.7% 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 85.7%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1015:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.7%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1015 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Standard SAE J403:2014 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products) <=0.05
S (%) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products) <=0.05
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1015
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1015 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
SAE J403 1015 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1015 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 1015
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6200 mm (236.22–244.09 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
No active listings currently.
On M-EX Right Now
SAE J403 1015
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
0 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1015 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1015.
Can SAE J403 1015 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
SAE J403 1015 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1015 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.