Stainless Steel 314 Annealed vs 314 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 314 temper comparison
314 Annealed and 314 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 314: Annealed versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 314 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 314 Annealed, about 72% more; tensile strength follows at 810 MPa (117 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi). In exchange, 314 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 42% versus 25% for 314 Cold Drawn, and 314 Cold Drawn is harder (235 HB vs 170 HB).
314 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
314 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
314 Annealed vs 314 Cold Drawn: 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
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 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.72 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,425°C2,597 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 17 W/m·K9.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15 µm/m·K8.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,100°C2,012 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m33.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 50 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 82 MJ/kg35,254 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 55%
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.
314 Annealed vs 314 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 314 Cold Drawn stronger than 314 Annealed?
Yes. 314 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 314 Annealed — about 72% more. Tensile strength is 810 MPa (117 ksi) vs 660 MPa (95.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or Cold Drawn?
Solution Annealed is the default 314 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Annealed nor Cold Drawn). 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 314 Annealed over 314 Cold Drawn?
Pick 314 Annealed when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 314 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 314 Annealed and 314 Cold Drawn 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.