ASTM A516 Steel Properties

The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A516 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.

ASTM A516 Young's Modulus

The Young's Modulus of ASTM A516 is 29,000 ksi.

ASTM A516 Ultimate Strength

The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A516 ranges between 75 and 80 ksi.

ASTM A516 Yield Strength

The Yield Strength of ASTM A516 ranges between 35 and 38 ksi depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.

Unit System Young's Modulus, E Density, ρ Ultimate Strength, Fu Yield Strength, Fy Thermal Expansion Coef., α Poisson's Ratio, ν
Metric200,000 MPa7,800 kg/m3518 MPa240 MPa12 1/°C0.29
Imperial29,000 ksi487 lb/ft375 ksi35 ksi6.67 1/°F0.29
Unit System Young's Modulus, E Density, ρ Ultimate Strength, Fu Yield Strength, Fy Thermal Expansion Coef., α Poisson's Ratio, ν
Metric200,000 MPa7,800 kg/m3553 MPa260 MPa12 1/°C0.29
Imperial29,000 ksi487 lb/ft380 ksi38 ksi6.67 1/°F0.29
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