Stainless Steel 1.4837 vs HP
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4837 and HP are both stainless steel grades. HP is the stronger of the two: yield strength 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for 1.4837, about 6% more. In exchange, 1.4837 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for HP. 1.4837 conducts heat better (14.5 W/m·K vs 12.5 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 1.4837 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than HP (high, $$$$).
1.4837Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
HPChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4837 vs HP: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 520 MPa75.4 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 200 MPa29 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 190 HB · Hardness, Vickers 200 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Machinability 22 / 100 · Weldability 40 / 100 · Polishability 40 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.4837 | HP |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4837 vs HP — frequently asked
Is HP stronger than 1.4837?
Yes. HP has a typical yield strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) against 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) for 1.4837 — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.4837 or HP?
1.4837 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while HP is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
When should I choose 1.4837 over HP?
Pick 1.4837 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor. Pick HP when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4837 and HP side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.