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SAE J403 1016 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8

Strong Match — 95.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1016 (SAE J403:2014) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1016 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). SAE J403 1016 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1016 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is a 95.7% 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 95.7%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.7%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1016 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Standard SAE J403:2014 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.10-0.20
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products) Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products) 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 1016 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=140 HB
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1016
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1016 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
SAE J403 1016 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1016 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1016 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
SAE J403 1016 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8.
Can SAE J403 1016 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
SAE J403 1016 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1016 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.