ASTM A505-16(2021)

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for

ABSTRACT
This specification covers hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy steel sheet and strip. The steel materials shall be melt processed, hot rolled, cold rolled, and heat treated. Cast or heat analysis and product analysis shall be performed wherein the specimens shall conform to the required chemical compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, and aluminum. The steel materials shall conform to the required metallurgical structure and yield strength. The types of edges procurable in the steel materials are as follows: (1) mill edge; (2) cut edge; (3) square edge; and (4) rounded edge.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in the material specification, apply to hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy steel sheet and strip under each of the following specifications: A506, A507, and A873/A873M.  
1.2 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements of the individual material specification shall prevail over those of this general specification.  
1.3 The purchaser may specify additional requirements which do not negate any of the provisions of this general specification or of the individual material specification. Such additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order information (see 4.1.9).  
1.4 For purposes of determining conformance with this specification and the various material specifications referenced in 1.1, values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting values in accordance with the rounding provisions of Test Methods and Definitions A370 and Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2021
• ICS: 77.140.50 - Flat steel products and semi-products
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.19 - Steel Sheet and Strip

Relations

• Refers: ASTM A370-24 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM A700-14(2019) - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM A370-19 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019
• Refers: ASTM A370-17a - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2017
• Refers: ASTM A370-17 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2017
• Refers: ASTM A370-15 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM A700-14 - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM A370-14 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-May-2014
• Refers: ASTM A751-14 - Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2014
• Refers: ASTM A370-13 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2013
• Refers: ASTM A370-12a - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2012
• Refers: ASTM A507-12 - Standard Specification for Drawing Alloy Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Refers: ASTM A506-12 - Standard Specification for Alloy and Structural Alloy Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Refers: ASTM A370-12 - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2012
• Refers: ASTM A370-11a - Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011

Overview

ASTM A505-16(2021) is the standard specification developed by ASTM International for hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy steel sheet and strip. This specification outlines the general requirements applicable to products broadly covered under ASTM A506, A507, and A873/A873M, unless superseded by particular material specifications. ASTM A505 addresses melt processing, rolling, heat treatment, and the necessary chemical analysis and mechanical property requirements to ensure steel materials meet quality and performance expectations.

This standard is recognized internationally for harmonizing the production and delivery of alloy steel sheets and strips, ensuring consistency in materials used across various industries.

Key Topics

• Product Scope: Applies to hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy steel sheets and strips intended for structural, drawing, or general engineering applications.
• Chemical Analysis: Specifies procedures for cast and product analysis to confirm alloy composition, including elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, and aluminum.
• Mechanical Properties: General requirements for yield strength and metallurgical structure, with more specific values detailed in individual material specifications.
• Edging Types: Identifies available edge finishes, including mill edge, cut edge, square edge, and rounded edge, suitable for a variety of end-use applications.
• Dimensional Tolerances: Defines permissible variations in thickness, width, and length for both hot-rolled and cold-rolled material, ensuring precise fabrication and fit in downstream operations.
• Quality and Finish: Outlines requirements for surface finish, freedom from imperfections, and commercial appearance criteria.
• Testing and Certification: Provides guidance on test methods, retesting procedures, and documentation of compliance or test results when required.

Applications

ASTM A505-16(2021) is widely used by industries requiring reliable supply of alloy steel sheet and strip products with consistent properties. Key practical applications include:

• Automotive Manufacturing: Structural and functional components that demand high performance under stress and exposure.
• Construction and Infrastructure: Fabrication of bridges, buildings, and civil engineering projects where material uniformity and mechanical reliability are essential.
• Pressure Vessels: Where chromium-molybdenum alloy sheets and strips may be needed for enhanced pressure and temperature resistance.
• Machinery and Tooling: Parts requiring specific combinations of strength, ductility, and workability.
• General Fabrication: Any process needing hot-rolled or cold-rolled steel with documented chemical and mechanical properties for forming, welding, or machining.

Related Standards

• ASTM A506: Specification for alloy and structural alloy steel, sheet and strip, hot-rolled and cold-rolled.
• ASTM A507: Specification for drawing alloy steel, sheet and strip, hot-rolled and cold-rolled.
• ASTM A700: Guide for packaging, marking, and loading methods for steel products for shipment.
• ASTM A370: Test methods and definitions for mechanical testing of steel products.
• ASTM A751: Practices for chemical analysis of steel products.
• ASTM A919: Terminology relating to heat treatment of metals (withdrawn but referenced for terminology).
• ASTM A1073/A1073M: Practice for using hand micrometers to measure steel sheet thickness.
• A873/A873M: Historical reference for chromium-molybdenum alloy steel sheet and strip.

These related ASTM standards collectively form a comprehensive framework for the specification, production, testing, and delivery of alloy steel sheet and strip products, supporting global industry requirements for material performance and consistency.

Keywords: ASTM A505, alloy steel sheet, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, steel strip, dimensional tolerances, chemical analysis, mechanical properties, steel standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:A505 −16 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Steel, Sheet and Strip, Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,
General Requirements for
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A505; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers a group of common require-
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
ments that, unless otherwise specified in the material
of Steel Products
specification, apply to hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy steel
sheet and strip under each of the following specifications: A506 Specification for Alloy and Structural Alloy Steel,
Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled
A506, A507, and A873/A873M.
A507 SpecificationforDrawingAlloySteel,SheetandStrip,
1.2 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements
Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled
of the individual material specification shall prevail over those
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
of this general specification.
for Steel Products for Shipment
1.3 The purchaser may specify additional requirements
A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
which do not negate any of the provisions of this general
Steel Products
specification or of the individual material specification. Such
A873/A873M Specification for Steel Sheet and Strip,
additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy, for Pressure Vessels
negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order
(Withdrawn 1997)
information (see 4.1.9).
A919 Terminology Relating to Heat Treatment of Metals
(Withdrawn 1999)
1.4 For purposes of determining conformance with this
A1073/A1073M Practice for Using Hand Micrometers to
specification and the various material specifications referenced
Measure the Thickness of Uncoated Steel Sheet and
in 1.1, values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the
Nonmetallic and Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet
right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting
2.2 Federal Standard:
values in accordance with the rounding provisions of Test
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Methods and Definitions A370 and Test Methods, Practices,
2.3 Military Standard:
and Terminology A751.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3. Terminology
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 sheet and strip, n—hot-rolled and cold-rolled alloy
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
steel sheet and strip is classified as shown in Table 1(a) and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Table 1(b).
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.2 exclusive, adj—when used in relation to ranges, as for
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ranges of thicknesses in the tables of permissible variations in
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
dimensions, the term “exclusive” is intended to exclude only
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Stainless Steel and Related Alloysand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee the ASTM website.
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021. Published September 2021. Originally www.astm.org.
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A505 – 16. DOI: Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
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the greater value of the range. Thus a range from 60 to 72 in. the requirements for product analysis specified in the indi-
(1524 to 1829 mm) exclusive includes 60 in. but does not vidual material specification or on the order; however, if only
include 72 in. cast or heat analysis requirements are specified in the material
specification or on the order, the composition determined on
3.1.3 manufacturer (material manufacturer), n—an organi-
product analysis shall conform to those requirements subject to
zation that performs or directly controls one or more
the product analysis tolerances specified in Table 2.
operations, such as melting, rolling, coiling, and heat
treatment, that affects the chemical composition or mechanical
6.3 Referee Analysis—In case referee analysis is required to
properties of the material.
resolve a dispute concerning the results of a chemical analysis,
the procedures for performing the referee analysis shall be in
4. Ordering Information
accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology
A751.
4.1 Orders shall include the following information, as
necessary, to describe adequately the desired material:
7. Metallurgical Structure
4.1.1 Specification designation, including year of issue,
4.1.2 Chemical composition (grade), 7.1 The requirements for metallurgical structure, if any,
shall be as specified in the individual material specification.
4.1.3 Classificationofthematerial(thatis,hot-rolledsheet),
4.1.4 Dimensions (thickness, width, length) in decimal
8. Mechanical Property Requirements
inches,
4.1.5 Quantity (weight or number of pieces), 8.1 Requirements—The requirements for mechanical
4.1.6 Condition (that is, “hot-rolled,” “cold-rolled”), properties, if any, shall be as specified in the individual
4.1.7 Heat treatment required, if any, material specification.
4.1.8 Type of edge,
8.2 Number of Tests—The number of specimens shall be as
4.1.9 Additional information as specified in the individual
specified in the individual material specification.
material specification,
8.3 Location and Orientation of Tension Test Specimens—
4.1.10 Any special requirements not specified in the indi-
Unless otherwise specified in the individual material
vidual material specification, and
specification, tension test specimens shall be the full thickness
4.1.11 Whether certification of compliance or test reports
of the material. The test coupons shall be taken from the
are required.
material in its finished condition except as otherwise provided
in 8.4; shall be taken approximately midway between the edge
5. Materials and Manufacture
and centerline of the sheet or strip; and shall be taken such that
5.1 Melting Process—Unless otherwise specified in the
the long axis of the test specimen will be transverse to the final
individual material specification, the steel may be made by any
direction of rolling.
process that produces material that conforms to the specified
8.4 Heat Treatment of Test Coupons:
requirements.
8.4.1 When heat treatment is required by the material
5.2 Hot or Cold Rolling—The sheet and strip shall be
specification and is to be performed by the purchaser or his
produced by hot rolling or cold rolling, as specified in the
agent, and the material is to be supplied by the manufacturer in
individual material specification and as specified on the order.
a condition other than that required by the material
5.3 Heat Treatment—When heat treatment is required, it
specification,thematerialshallbequalifiedonthebasisoftests
shall be performed in accordance with the requirements speci-
made on specimens taken from coupons, obtained from the
fied in the individual material specification. Heat treatment
material in its as-shipped condition, that have been heat treated
may be performed by either the manufacturer or the purchaser;
in accordance with the requirements specified in the material
however,ifthepurchaserintendstoperformtheheattreatment,
specification or on the order. If the heat-treatment temperatures
it shall be so stated on the order.
are not specified, the manufacturer shall heat treat the coupons
5.3.1 Heat treatment terms shall be in accordance with
under conditions he considers appropriate.
Terminology A919.
8.4.2 When specified on the order, the test coupons may be
subjected to additional heat treatment to simulate thermal
6. Chemical Requirements
treatments that will be used during fabrication.
6.1 Cast or Heat Analysis of each cast or heat shall be made 8.4.3 The purchaser shall be informed of the procedures
by the manufacturer to determine the percentage of elements followed in heat treating the test coupons.
specified in the individual material specification. This analysis
8.5 Test Methods:
shall be made from a test specimen preferably taken during the
8.5.1 All tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test
teeming of the cast or heat. The chemical composition thus
Methods and Definitions A370.
determined shall be reported to the purchaser or his represen-
8.5.2 Yield strength shall be determined either by the 0.2 %
tative upon request, and shall conform to the cast or heat
offset method or by the 0.5 % extension-under-load method.
analysis requirements of the applicable material specification.
9. Quality
6.2 Product or Verification Analysis—An analysis may be
madebythepurchaserfromfinishedmaterialrepresentingeach 9.1 General—Sheet and strip furnished under this specifi-
cast or heat.The composition thus determined shall conform to cation shall be clean, sound, and free of internal or external
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imperfections which would make the material unsuitable for 11.1.1 When thickness is measured using hand held mi-
the intended application. Care should be taken to avoid cracks, crometers refer to Practice A1073/A1073M.
seams,slivers,grooves,laminations,pits,blisters,buckles,coil
12. Identification of Product
breaks, creases, holes, pickling stains and patches, ragged and
torn edges, and “rolled-in” dirt and scale.
12.1 As a minimum, the material shall be identified with the
manufacturer’s name or brand, the specification designation,
9.2 Surface Finish—The degree or amount of surface im-
weight, purchaser’s order number, and material identification
perfections on material in cut lengths shall be such that only a
which is traceable to the heat or cast.
reasonableamountofmetalfinishingisrequired.Slightsurface
imperfections that are completely removable without reducing 12.2 The identification shall be legibly stenciled on top of
the thickness below the minimum permissible limits shall not each lift or shown on a tag attached to each coil or shipping
be considered to be defects. Coils may contain some abnormal
unit.
defects such as holes, welds, and so forth, which render a
12.3 When specified on the order, each sheet shall be
portion of the coil unusable, since the inspection of coils does
identified as agreed upon.
not afford the same opportunity to reject portions containing
defects as is the case with cut lengths. However, an excessive
13. Retests
number of abnormal imperfections is cause for rejection.
13.1 The retest provisions of Test Methods and Definitions
A370 shall apply.
10. Edges
13.2 If the results of any tests do not conform to the
10.1 Edges—The types of edges procurable in hot-rolled
specified requirements, (unless otherwise specified in the
and in cold-rolled alloy-steel sheet and strip are as follows:
individual material specification), retests may be made on
double the original number of specimens from the same lot,
10.2 Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip:
each of which must conform to the requirements specified. If
10.2.1 Mill Edge—Normal edge produced in hot rolling that
the results of the retests do not conform to the specified
does not conform to any definite contour.
requirements, the lot shall be rejected.
10.2.2 Cut Edge—Approximately square edge resulting
from the cutting of sheet into one or more desired widths by
14. Inspection and Testing
means of rotary knives (slit edge) or blade shears (sheared
edge). 14.1 Whentheorderspecifiesthatthepurchaserwillinspect
10.2.3 Square Edge—Type of mill edge produced by hot the material and witness testing, the inspector representing the
purchaser shall have entry at all times while work on the
edge-rolling; furnished on strip only.
contract of the purchaser is being performed, to all parts of the
10.3 Cold-Rolled Sheet:
manufacturer’s works that concern the manufacture of the
10.3.1 Cut Edge—Same description as shown in 10.2.2 for
material ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector
hot-rolled sheet and strip.
all reasonable facilities to satisfy the inspector that the material
10.4 Cold-Rolled Strip:
is being furnished in accordance with the specification.
10.4.1 No. 1 Edge—Prepared edge of a specified round or
14.2 All tests (except product analysis) and inspection shall
square contour that is produced when a very accurate width is
be made at the place of manufacture before shipment, unless
required.
otherwise specified on the order, and shall be so conducted as
10.4.2 No. 2 Edge—Natural mill edge carried through the
not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works.
cold rolling from the hot-rolled strip without additional pro-
cessing of the edge.
15. Rework and Retreatment
10.4.3 No. 3 Edge—Approximately square edge produced
15.1 If inspection and test results fail to conform to the
by slitting.
specified requirements, the material may be reworked or
10.4.4 No. 4 Edge—Roundededgeproducedbyedgerolling
retreated, if the manufacturer can assure that the cause of
either the natural edge of hot-rolled strip or slit-edge strip.
failure is curable and that the quality of the material shall
Used when an approximately round edge is desired and when
conform to the specified requirements. After retreatment,
the finish of the edge is not important.
testing shall be done in accordance with the material specifi-
10.4.5 No. 5 Edge—Square edge produced by edge rolling
cation requirements.
or filing for the purpose of eliminating burr.
10.4.6 No. 6 Edge—Square edge produced by edge rolling 16. Rejection Subsequent to Shipment
the natural edge of hot-rolled strip or slit-edge strip, when the
16.1 Material that shows characteristics not in conformance
width tolerances and finish required are not as exacting as for
with the material specification subsequent to its initial accep-
the No. 1 Edge.
tance may be rejected. In such cases, the manufacturer should
be notified in a timely manner.
11. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
17. Certification
11.1 The permissible variations in dimensions (see Table 3)
forhot-rolledandcold-rolledalloysteelsheetandstripshallbe 17.1 When specified on the order, a certification of compli-
in accordance with Tables 4-22. ance shall be furnished that the material was manufactured,
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sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with the require- 18. Packaging, Marking, and Loading for Shipment
ments of the applicable specification.
18.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be
17.2 When specified on the order, a report of the test results inaccordancewiththoseproceduresrecommendedinPractices
shall be furnished. A700.
17.3 A signature is not required on the certification of 18.2 For Government Procurement—When specified in the
complianceorthereportoftestresults.However,thedocument contract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct
shallclearlyidentifytheorganizationsubmittingthedocument. shipment to the government, marking for shipment in addition
Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization to requirements specified in the contract or order, shall be in
submitting the document is responsible for the content of the accordance with MIL-STD-129 for military agencies and in
document. accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
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TABLE 1 (a) Classification of Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip
A
Width, in. (mm)
Thickness, in. Over 6 to 23
Up to 6 24 to 48 (610 Over 48
A
(mm) ⁄16 (150 to
(150), incl to 1220), incl (1220)
608), incl
0.2299 to 0.2031
(5.84 to 5.16), . . . strip sheet . . .
incl
0.2030 to 0.1800
(5.15 to 4.57), strip strip sheet . . .
incl
0.1799 (4.56)
strip strip sheet sheet
and thinner
TABLE 1 (b) Classification of Cold-Rolled Sheet and Strip
A
Width, in. (mm)
Thickness, in.
Up to 23 ⁄16 24 to 48 (610 to 24 to 48 (610 to
A
(mm)
(608), incl 1220), incl 1220), incl
0.2499 to 0.2300 strip . . . . . .
(5.84 to 5.15),
incl
0.2299 to 0.1800 strip sheet . . .
(5.84 to 4.57),
incl
0.1799 (4.56) strip sheet sheet
and thinner
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
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TABLE 2 Product Analysis Tolerances Over or Under Specified
Range or Limit
Tolerance Over
Limit or Maximum of Specified
Element Maximum Limit or
Element, %
Under Minimum Limit
Carbon to 0.30, incl 0.01
over 0.30–0.75, incl 0.02
over 0.75 0.03
Manganese to 0.90, incl 0.03
over 0.90–2.10, incl 0.04
Phosphorus over max only 0.005
Sulfur over max only 0.005
Silicon to 0.35, incl 0.02
over 0.35–2.20, incl 0.05
Copper to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 1.00–2.00, incl 0.05
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 1.00–2.00, incl 0.05
over 2.00–5.30, incl 0.07
over 5.30–10.00, incl 0.10
Chromium to 0.90, incl 0.03
over 0.90–2.10, incl 0.05
over 2.10–3.99, incl 0.10
Molybdenum to 0.20, incl 0.01
over 0.20–0.40, incl 0.02
over 0.40–1.15, incl 0.03
Vanadium to 0.10, incl 0.01
over 0.10–0.25, incl 0.02
over 0.25–0.50, incl 0.03
minimum value 0.01
specified, check
under minimum
limit
Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.04
over 1.00–4.00, incl 0.08
Aluminum to 0.10, incl 0.03
over 0.10–0.20, incl 0.04
over 0.20–0.30, incl 0.05
over 0.30–0.80, incl 0.07
over 0.80–1.80, incl 0.10
TABLE 3 Dimensional Tolerance Tables
NOTE 1— The following table shows the dimensional tolerance table number applicable to the different product classification and rolling methods.
Continuous mill tolerances apply unless otherwise specified.
Hot-Rolled Cold-Rolled
Sheet Strip Sheet Strip
Hand Mill Continuous Mill Continuous Mill
Edge
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