Steel Casting Grade Equivalent Chart & Converter

Match carbon and stainless steel castings grades across ASTM, EN, GB and JIS standards. Pick a grade to see its equivalents and key properties.

⚠️ Equivalents are matched by grade class / nominal properties for reference. Exact chemistry, heat treatment and part-critical interchange (incl. GB↔ASTM↔EN) must be confirmed against the controlling spec — our engineering team verifies interchange for your part.

Full cross-standard equivalence matrix

ASTMENGBJISTensile (min)PRENDensityTypical use
Carbon — WCB (A216)EN 1.0619 (GP240GH)ZG230-450SCPH2485–655 MPa7.85Valve & pump bodies, general
Carbon — WCC (A216)EN 1.0625 (GP280GH)ZG270-500SCPH3485–655 MPa7.85Higher-strength carbon steel
Stainless CF8 — 304 (A351)EN 1.4308ZG07Cr19Ni9SCS13485 MPa≈18–207.75304 cast, general corrosion
Stainless CF8M — 316 (A351)EN 1.4408ZG07Cr19Ni12Mo2SCS14485 MPa≈24–267.75316 cast, chloride/acid service
Stainless CF3M — 316L (A351)EN 1.4409ZG03Cr19Ni12Mo2SCS16485 MPa≈24–267.75316L cast, weld-sensitive parts
Duplex CD4MCu / ~2205 (A890)EN 1.4517620 MPa≈34–407.8Severe chloride, high strength

Properties per ASTM specification minimums. Density in g/cm³.

Common questions

What is the difference between CF8 and CF8M?

CF8 is the cast version of 304 stainless (chromium-nickel). CF8M adds about 2–3% molybdenum (it is the cast version of 316), which markedly improves resistance to chloride pitting and acids — a higher PREN (~24–26 vs ~18–20). Choose CF8M for seawater, brine and aggressive valve/pump service.

What is the EN and GB equivalent of ASTM A216 WCB?

ASTM A216 WCB is broadly equivalent to EN 1.0619 (GP240GH) and GB ZG230-450 — a cast carbon steel commonly used for valve and pump bodies. Confirm exact grade, heat treatment and pressure rating for critical parts.

Is CF8M the same as 316 stainless steel?

CF8M is the cast equivalent of wrought 316. The cast grade has a controlled ferrite content and slightly different composition limits, but comparable corrosion performance — specify CF8M when 316 is required as a casting.

What is PREN and why does it matter for cast stainless?

PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number = %Cr + 3.3×%Mo + 16×%N) ranks resistance to chloride pitting. CF8 ≈ 18–20, CF8M ≈ 24–26, duplex CD4MCu/2205 ≈ 34–40 — higher PREN means better performance in seawater, brine and aggressive media.

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