JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent ASTM material A36

JIS G3101 SS400 steel is a kind of mild steel for general structures. With excellent freezing, even structure with pressure resistance and good mechanical properties, JIS G3101 SS400 steel is frequently used in ships, house, bridge making and so on fields.

JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent ASTM material is A36, one of the most well known steel materials also.

JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent ASTM material A36 chemical composition %:

Grade	C (t≤16mm)	Si	P	S	Cu
JIS SS400	-	-	0.050 max	0.050 max	-
ASTM A36	0.26 max	0.40 max	0.040 max	0.050 max	0.20 min

JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent ASTM material A36 mechanical properties:

Grade	Yield strength ReH/(N/mm2) (t≤16mm) min	Tensile strength Rm/(N/mm2) (3mm≤t≤16mm)	Elongation A/% (3mm≤t≤40mm) min

JIS SS400	245	400-500	21
ASTM A36	250	400-550	23

Only judge from the chemical composition and mechanical properties, JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent ASTM material A36 has higher requirements than SS400 steel. So even they are equivalent materials, it is not suggested to use one of them to replace the other without the permission of technician or engineers.

For more information about JIS G3101 SS400 steel equivalent: ASTM A36, EN S235JR, DIN ST37-2, JIS SS400, GB Q235B, etc. Welcome to consult BBN steel.

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