Compare / 500N (AS/NZS 4671) vs B500C
500N (AS/NZS 4671) vs B500C
AS/NZS 4671 · Steel
Australian and New Zealand rebar: 500 MPa characteristic yield, normal ductility — Rm/Re ≥ 1.08, Agt ≥ 5 %.
BS 4449:2005+A3:2016 · Steel
Weldable rebar, ductility class C: 500 MPa characteristic yield, Rm/Re ≥ 1.15 (< 1.35), Agt ≥ 7.5 %.
Mechanical
| Property | Condition | 500N (AS/NZS 4671) | B500C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength ReH | — | 500MPa1 | ≥ 500MPa1 | |
| Elongation at maximum force Agt | — | ≥ 5%1 | ≥ 7.5%2 | +50 % |
| Tensile-to-yield ratio Rm/Re | — | ≥ 1.081 | 1.15–1.352 | +6.5 % |
Rows are matched by condition (thickness band, temperature, product form). A dash means the grade has no sourced value for that condition. Differences are B500C relative to 500N (AS/NZS 4671); for ranges the lower bound is compared.