SAE J403 1015 vs SAE J403 1016

Strong Match — 94.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1015 (SAE J403:2014) and SAE J403 1016 (SAE J403:2014) 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 SAE J403 1016 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. SAE J403 1015 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while SAE J403 1016 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1015 vs SAE J403 1016 is a 94.3% 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 94.3%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1015:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.3%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1015 SAE J403 1016
Standard SAE J403:2014 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.13-0.18
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products)
S (%) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
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
SAE J403 1016
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Can SAE J403 1015 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1016?
SAE J403 1015 and SAE J403 1016 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1016 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.
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SAE J403 1015
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6200 mm (236.22–244.09 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1015 and SAE J403 1016?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J403 1015 be substituted with SAE J403 1016?
SAE J403 1015 and SAE J403 1016 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1016 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.