AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
3/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 550.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 280.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 16.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | 152.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |