This Stainless Steel Code Comparison Table provides an in-depth comparison of stainless steel grades across 11 major international standards, including JIS, DIN, AISI, and GB. This table helps professionals identify equivalent stainless steel grades for diverse industrial applications, ensuring consistency and material compatibility worldwide.
Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel Code Comparison Table
| Japan | Germany | United Kingdom | France | Italy | Spain | Sweden | United States | China | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIS | W.-nr. | DIN | BS | EN | AFNOR | UNI | UNE | SS | AISI/SAE | GB |
| SUS403 | 1.4000 | X7Cr13 | 403S17 | – | Z6C13 | X6Cr13 | F.3110 | 2301 | 403 | OCr13 1Cr12 |
| – | 1.4001 | X7Cr14 | – | – | – | – | F.8401 | – | – | – |
| SUS416 | 1.4005 | X12CrS13 | 416S21 | – | Z11CF13 | X12CrS13 | F.3411 | 2380 | 416 | – |
| SUS410 | 1.4006 | X10Cr13 | 410S21 | 56A | Z10C14 | X12Cr13 | F.3401 | 2302 | 410 | 1Cr13 |
| SUS430 | 1.4016 | X8Cr17 | 430S15 | 60 | Z8C17 | X8Cr17 | F.3113 | 2320 | 430 | 1Cr17 |
| SCS2 | 1.4027 | G-X20Cr14 | 420C29 | 56B | Z20C13M | – | – | – | – | – |
| SUS420J2 | 1.4034 | X46Cr13 | 420S45 | 56D | Z40CM Z38C13M | X40Cr14 | F.3405 | 2304 | – | 4Cr13 |
| – | 1.4003 | – | 405S17 | – | Z8CA12 | X6CrAl13 | – | – | 405 | – |
| – | 1.4021 | – | 420S37 | – | Z8CA12 | X20Cr13 | – | 2303 | 420 | – |
| SUS431 | 1.4057 | X22CrNi17 | 431S29 | 57 | Z15CNi6.02 | X16CrNi16 | F.3427 | 2321 | 431 | 1Cr17Ni2 |
| SUS430F | 1.4104 | X12CrMoS17 | – | – | Z10CF17 | X10CrS17 | F.3117 | 2383 | 430F | Y1Cr17 |
| SUS434 | 1.4113 | X6CrMo17 | 434S17 | – | Z8CD17.01 | X8CrMo17 | – | 2325 | 434 | 1Cr17Mo |
| SCS5 | 1.4313 | X5CrNi134 | 425C11 | – | Z4CND13.4M | (G)X6CrNi304 | – | 2385 | CA6-NM | – |
| SUS405 | 1.4724 | X10CrA113 | 403S17 | – | Z10C13 | X10CrA112 | F.311 | – | 405 | OCr13Al |
| SUS430 | 1.4742 | X10CrA118 | 430S15 | 60 | Z10CAS18 | X8Cr17 | F.3113 | – | 430 | Cr17 |
| SUH4 | 1.4747 | X80CrNiSi20 | 443S65 | 59 | Z80CSN20.02 | X80CrSiNi20 | F.320B | – | HNV6 | – |
| SUH446 | 1.4762 | X10CrA124 | – | – | Z10CAS24 | X16Cr26 | – | 2322 | 446 | 2Cr25N |
| SUH35 | 1.4871 | X53CrMnNiN219 | 349S54 | – | Z52CMN21.09 | X53CrMnNiN219 | – | – | EV8 | 5Cr2Mn9Ni4N |
| – | 1.4521 | X1CrMoTi182 | – | – | – | – | – | 2326 | S44400 | – |
| – | 1.4922 | X20CrMoV12-1 | – | – | – | X20CrMoNi1201 | – | 2317 | – | – |
| – | 1.4542 | – | – | – | Z7CNU17-04 | – | – | – | 630 | – |
Austenitic Stainless Steel Code Comparison Table
| Japan | Germany | United Kingdom | France | Italy | Spain | Sweden | United States | China | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIS | W.-nr. | DIN | BS | EN | AFNOR | UNI | UNE | SS | AISI/SAE | GB |
| SUS304L | 1.4306 | X2CrNi1911 | 304S11 | – | Z2CN18.10 | X2CrNi18.11 | – | 2352 | 304L | OCr19Ni10 |
| SUS304 | 1.4350 | X5CrNi189 | 304S11 | 58E | Z6CN18.09 | X5CrNi1810 | F.3551 F.3541 F.3504 | 2332 | 304 | OCr18Ni9 |
| SUS303 | 1.4305 | X12CrNiS188 | 303S21 | 58M | Z10CNF18.09 | X10CrNiS18.09 | F.3508 | 2346 | 303 | 1Cr18Ni9MoZr |
| SUS304L | – | – | 304C12 | – | Z3CN19.10 | – | – | 2333 | – | – |
| SCS19 | 1.4306 | X2CrNi189 | 304S12 | – | Z2CrNi1810 | X2CrNi18.11 | F.3503 | 2352 | 304L | – |
| SUS301 | 1.4310 | X12CrNi177 | – | – | Z12CN17.07 | X12CrNi1707 | F.3517 | 2331 | 301 | Cr17Ni7 |
| SUS304LN | 1.4311 | X2CrNiN1810 | 304S62 | – | Z2CN18.10 | – | – | 2371 | 304LN | – |
| SUS316 | 1.4401 | X5CrNiMo1810 | 316S16 | 58J | Z6CND17.11 | X5CrNiMo1712 | F.3543 | 2347 | 316 | 0Cr17Ni11Mo2 |
| SCS13 | 1.4308 | G-X6CrNi189 | 304C15 | – | Z6CN18.10M | – | – | – | – | – |
| SCS14 | 1.4408 | G-X6CrNiMo1810 | 316C16 | – | – | – | F.8414 | – | – | – |
| SCS22 | 1.4581 | G-X5CrNiMoNb1810 | 318C17 | – | Z4CNDNb1812M | XG8CrNiMo1811 | – | – | – | – |
| SUS316LN | 1.4429 | X2CrNiMoN1813 | – | – | Z2CND17.13 | – | – | 2375 | 316LN | OCr17Ni13Mo |
| – | 1.4404 | – | 316S13 | – | Z2CND17.12 | X2CrNiMo1712 | – | 2348 | 316L | – |
| SCS16 SUS316L | 1.4435 | X2CrNiMo1812 | 316S13 | – | Z2CND17.12 | X2CrNiMo1712 | – | 2353 | 316L | OCr27Ni12Mo3 |
| – | 1.4436 | – | 316S13 | – | Z6CND18-12-03 | X8CrNiMo1713 | – | 2343,2347 | 316 | – |
| SUS317L | 1.4438 | X2CrNiMo1816 | 317S12 | – | Z2CND19.15 | X2CrNiMo1816 | – | 2367 | 317L | OOCr19Ni13Mo |
| – | 1.4539 | X1NiCrMo | – | – | Z6CNT18.10 | – | – | 2562 | UNS V 0890A | – |
| SUS321 | 1.4541 | X10CrNiTi189 | 321S12 | 58B | Z6CNT18.10 | X6CrNiTi1811 | F.3553 F.3523 | 2337 | 321 | 1Cr18NI9T |
| SUS347 | 1.4550 | X10CrNiNb189 | 347S17 | 58F | Z6CNNb18.10 | X6CrNiNb1811 | F.3552 F.3524 | 2338 | 347 | 1Cr18Ni11Nb |
| – | 1.4571 | X10CrNiMoTi1810 | 320S17 | 58J | Z6CNDT17.12 | X6CrNiMoTi1712 | F.3535 | 2350 | 316Ti | Cr18Ni12Mo2T |
| – | 1.4583 | X10CrNiMoNb1812 | – | – | Z6CNDNb1713B | X6CrNiMoNb1713 | – | – | 318 | Cr17Ni12Mo3Mb |
| SUH309 | 1.4828 | X15CrNiSi2012 | 309S24 | – | Z15CNS20.12 | X6CrNi2520 | – | – | 309 | 1Cr23Ni13 |
| SUH310 | 1.4845 | X12CrNi2521 | 310S24 | – | Z12CN2520 | X6CrNi2520 | F.331 | 2361 | 310S | OCr25Ni20 |
| SCS17 | 1.4406 | X10CrNi18.08 | – | 58C | Z1NCDU25.20 | – | F.8414 | 2370 | 308 | – |
| – | 1.4418 | X4CrNiMo165 | – | – | Z6CND16-04-01 | – | – | – | – | – |
| – | 1.4568 1.4504 | – | 316S111 | – | Z8CNA17-07 | X2CrNiMo1712 | – | – | 17-7PH | – |
| – | 1.4563 | – | – | – | Z1NCDU31-27-03 Z1CNDU20-18-06AZ | – | – | 2584 2378 | NO8028 S31254 | – |
| SUS321 | 1.4878 | X12CrNiTi189 | 321S32 | 58B, 58C | Z6CNT18.12B | X6CrNiTi18 11 | F.3523 | – | 321 | 1Cr18Ni9Ti |
FAQ
How do different standards classify stainless steel grades?
Stainless steel grades are categorized based on composition and properties. Various international standards, like AISI/SAE, DIN, and JIS, use different code systems to identify these grades. This comparison table helps you understand how grades from different standards align, ensuring you select the correct material for your needs.
Why is it crucial to compare stainless steel codes across multiple standards?
When working with international suppliers or projects, manufacturers may use different classification systems. Comparing stainless steel codes across standards helps ensure material compatibility and performance, preventing errors in material sourcing and application.
How do I choose the right stainless steel grade for my project?
Selecting the right grade depends on factors like corrosion resistance, strength, and temperature tolerance. For example, 304 stainless steel is commonly used in general-purpose applications, while 316 is preferred for environments exposed to corrosive elements like saltwater.