ASTM A537 Steel Properties
The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A537 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.
ASTM A537 Young's Modulus
The Young's Modulus of ASTM A537 is 200,000 MPa.
ASTM A537 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A537 ranges between 518 and 553 MPa.
ASTM A537 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of ASTM A537 ranges between 310 and 315 MPa depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.
Carbon Steel Steel Properties
Class 1 Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 518 MPa | 310 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 75 ksi | 45 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Class 2 Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 553 MPa | 315 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 80 ksi | 46 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
ASTM A537 Equivalent Material Table
| Equivalent Material | European | Germany | Italy | France | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A537 | S460Q | E460TR | SM58 |
