Stainless Steel 202 Annealed vs 202 Cold Rolled
Stainless Steel · 202 temper comparison
202 Annealed and 202 Cold Rolled are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 202: Annealed versus Cold Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 202 Cold Rolled is the stronger of the two: yield strength 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for 202 Annealed, about 22% more; tensile strength follows at 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 655 MPa (95 ksi). In exchange, 202 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 55% versus 45% for 202 Cold Rolled, and 202 Cold Rolled is harder (215 HB vs 190 HB). 202 Annealed runs hotter in service (760°C vs 400°C continuous).
202 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
202 Cold RolledChoose it when strength drives the design.
202 Annealed vs 202 Cold Rolled: 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.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 197 GPa28.6 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 152 GPa22 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16.2 W/m·K9.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 17.5 µm/m·K9.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 285 J/g123 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.5 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6.9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m27.2 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V · Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 65 / 100 · Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 80 L/kg9.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
202 Annealed vs 202 Cold Rolled — frequently asked
Is 202 Cold Rolled stronger than 202 Annealed?
Yes. 202 Cold Rolled has a typical yield strength of 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) against 345 MPa (50 ksi) for 202 Annealed — about 22% more. Tensile strength is 720 MPa (104 ksi) vs 655 MPa (95 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Rolled?
Annealed is the default 202 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose 202 Annealed over 202 Cold Rolled?
Pick 202 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat. Pick 202 Cold Rolled when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 202 Annealed and 202 Cold Rolled 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.