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S235

Mild structural steel: 235 MPa minimum yield up to 16 mm, 360–510 MPa tensile.

S235JR1.003827 J at +20 °CS235J01.011427 J at 0 °CS235J21.011727 J at −20 °C
Yield strength ReH
≥ 225MPa
Confirmed16–40 mm
Tensile strength Rm
360–510MPa
Confirmed3–100 mm

All values

Strength

Yield strength ReH

ConditionValueEvidence
≥ 235MPaConfirmed
≥ 225MPaConfirmed
≥ 215MPaConfirmed
≥ 195MPaSingle source
≥ 185MPaSingle source
≥ 175MPaSingle source
≥ 165MPaSingle source

Tensile strength Rm

ConditionValueEvidence
360–510MPaCorroborated
360–510MPaConfirmed
350–500MPaSingle source
340–490MPaSingle source
330–480MPaSingle source

S235 in other standards

Full comparison

“Equivalent” tables online usually match grades by name. This one compares the values each standard actually guarantees, so a 30 MPa gap in yield is visible before it is in your calculation.

GradeStandardMin. yield at 10 mmTensile at 10 mmMatchWhat differs
S235EuropeEN 10025-2:2019≥ 235MPa4360–510MPa4—Reference grade.
Q235BChinaGB/T 700≥ 235MPa3370–500MPa3Close matchSame yield steps (235/225/215 MPa) and impact qualities; tensile 370–500 MPa vs 360–510.
SS400JapanJIS G 3101≥ 245MPa2400–510MPa2ApproximateHigher yield (245 MPa ≤ 16 mm) and tensile (400–510 MPa), but no impact test and almost no chemistry limits: not for welded primary structures.
A36United StatesASTM A36/A36M≥ 250MPa3400–550MPa3ApproximateYield 250 MPa (36 ksi), between S235 and S275; tensile 400–550 MPa. No impact test unless ordered.
E250IndiaIS 2062:2011≥ 250MPa1≥ 410MPa1ApproximateYield 250 MPa, tensile ≥ 410 MPa; impact qualities BR (room temperature) and B0 (0 °C).

Not yet verified for this grade

  • Elongation from a second source (Goldsupplier gives 26 %)
  • Ladle analysis

Missing on purpose: a value appears here only once a public source states it.

Sources here are public pages that reproduce EN 10025-2:2019. For design and acceptance, the standard edition named in your specification and the inspection certificate (EN 10204 3.1) of the delivered product take precedence.