ASTM A738 Steel Properties
The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A738 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.
ASTM A738 Young's Modulus
The Young's Modulus of ASTM A738 is 200,000 MPa.
ASTM A738 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A738 ranges between 553 and 645 MPa.
ASTM A738 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of ASTM A738 ranges between 310 and 415 MPa depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.
Carbon Steel Steel Properties
Grade A 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 | 585 MPa | 310 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 85 ksi | 45 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Grade B 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 | 645 MPa | 415 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 93 ksi | 60 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Grade C 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 |
