Steel 1.2510 Cold Drawn vs 1.2510 Hot Rolled
Steel · 1.2510 temper comparison
1.2510 Cold Drawn and 1.2510 Hot Rolled are two conditions of the same steel grade, 1.2510: Cold Drawn versus Hot Rolled. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.2510 Cold Drawn is the stronger of the two: yield strength 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for 1.2510 Hot Rolled, about 32% more; tensile strength follows at 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi). In exchange, 1.2510 Hot Rolled is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 8% for 1.2510 Cold Drawn, and 1.2510 Cold Drawn is harder (250 HB vs 220 HB).
1.2510 Cold DrawnChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.2510 Hot RolledChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.2510 Cold Drawn vs 1.2510 Hot Rolled: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all 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 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.
1.2510 Cold Drawn1.2510 Hot Rolled
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)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 210 GPa30.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 81 GPa11.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 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) 1,350°C2,462 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 33 W/m·K19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 2.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m9.84 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 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: Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 35%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
1.2510 Cold Drawn vs 1.2510 Hot Rolled — frequently asked
Is 1.2510 Cold Drawn stronger than 1.2510 Hot Rolled?
Yes. 1.2510 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) against 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) for 1.2510 Hot Rolled — about 32% more. Tensile strength is 850 MPa (123 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Cold Drawn or Hot Rolled?
Annealed is the default 1.2510 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Cold Drawn nor Hot Rolled). 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 1.2510 Cold Drawn over 1.2510 Hot Rolled?
Pick 1.2510 Cold Drawn when strength drives the design. Pick 1.2510 Hot Rolled when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.2510 Cold Drawn and 1.2510 Hot 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.