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Steel 1110 vs 1141

Steel · grade comparison

Steel 1110 and 1141 are both steel grades. 1110 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for 1141, about 6% more. In exchange, 1141 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 15% for 1110, and 1141 is harder (192 HB vs 121 HB). On the shop floor, 1110 machines more easily (very good vs good), 1110 welds better (fair vs poor), and 1110 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than 1141 (standard, $$).

1110Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.

1141Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

1110 vs 1141: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

205 GPa29.7 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

440 MPa63.8 ksi
675 MPa97.9 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

380 MPa55.1 ksi
360 MPa52.2 ksi

Elongation at Break

15%
22%

Reduction in Area

40%
38%

Shear Strength

290 MPa42.1 ksi
405 MPa58.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

200 MPa29 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

40 J29.5 ft·lbf
30 J22.1 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

121 HB
192 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

68 HRB
92 HRB

Same in both: Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Liquidus Temperature

1,510°C2,750 °F
1,490°C2,714 °F

Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

51 W/m·K29.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F
49 W/m·K28.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
486 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

270 J/g116 BTU/lb
250 J/g107 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
425°C797 °F

Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.7 µm/m·K6.5 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

10.5 % IACS
9.5 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1.6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.3 µΩ·in
1.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.09 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.6 V
-0.61 V

Corrosion Resistance

8 / 100
10 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

78 / 100
68 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

80%
70%

Weldability

45 / 100
25 / 100

Formability (cold)

45 / 100
35 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

65 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

45 / 100
55 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Typical Recycled Content

35%
30%

Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 1.9 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 gal/lb

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

56 kN·m/kg
86 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

26.1 MN·m/kg
25.5 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

352 kJ/m³
324 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

13.8 mm²/s
12.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

9
14

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.

2005001,0002,0007.588.5Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale11411110

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability11101141
CNC machining—Yes
Default condition—HR
Relative cost$ Budget$$ Standard
Min. machined wall—0.8 mm
Best machined surface—Ra 1.6 µm
AlCrN—Yes
AlTiN—Yes
Black Oxide—Yes
CVD Al2O3—Yes
CVD TiCN—Yes
CVD TiN—Yes
Cerakote—Yes
Chrome Plating—Yes
CrN—Yes
DLC—Yes
E-Coating—Yes
HVOF Coating—Yes
Hot-Dip Galvanizing—Yes
MoS2—Yes
Multilayer CVD—Yes
Nickel Plating—Yes
PTFE Coating—Yes
Painting—Yes

They share 9 finishes: Copper Plating, Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Manganese Phosphate, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating, Zinc Phosphate.

1110 vs 1141 — frequently asked

Is 1110 stronger than 1141?

Yes. 1110 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 360 MPa (52.2 ksi) for 1141 — about 6% more. Tensile strength is 440 MPa (63.8 ksi) vs 675 MPa (97.9 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1110 or 1141?

1110 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while 1141 is standard ($$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, 1110 or 1141?

1110. Its machinability rates very good (78/100) against good (68/100) for 1141; for welding the order is 1110 first (fair, 45/100) then 1141 (poor, 25/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1110 and 1141 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.