ASTM A252 Steel Properties
The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A252 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.
ASTM A252 Young's Modulus
The Young's Modulus of ASTM A252 is 29,000 ksi.
ASTM A252 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A252 ranges between 50 and 66 ksi.
ASTM A252 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of ASTM A252 ranges between 30 and 45 ksi depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.
Grade 1 Steel 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 | 7,850 kg/m3 | 345 MPa | 205 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.3 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 490 lb/ft3 | 50 ksi | 30 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.3 |
Grade 2 Steel 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 | 7,850 kg/m3 | 415 MPa | 240 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.3 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 490 lb/ft3 | 60 ksi | 35 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.3 |
Grade 3 Steel 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 | 7,850 kg/m3 | 455 MPa | 310 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.3 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 490 lb/ft3 | 66 ksi | 45 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.3 |
