Steel 4147-HR vs 4147-IH
Steel · 4147 temper comparison
4147-HR and 4147-IH are two conditions of the same steel grade, 4147: HR (hot rolled) versus IH (induction hardened). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 4147-IH is the stronger of the two: yield strength 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for 4147-HR, about 51% more; tensile strength follows at 965 MPa (140 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi). 4147-IH is harder — 600 HB against 262 HB for 4147-HR — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 4147-HR runs hotter in service (425°C vs 200°C continuous). On the shop floor, 4147-HR machines more easily (fair vs not recommended), 4147-HR welds better (poor vs not recommended), and 4147-HR forms better (poor vs not recommended).
4147-HRChoose it when the part sees heat, or when the part is machined in volume.
4147-IHChoose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
4147-HR vs 4147-IH: 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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 205 GPa29.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 80 GPa11.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Elongation at Break 15%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,416°C2,581 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,485°C2,705 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 473 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
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 20 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 29 MJ/kg12,468 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 50 L/kg6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
4147-HR vs 4147-IH — frequently asked
Is 4147-IH stronger than 4147-HR?
Yes. 4147-IH has a typical yield strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) against 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) for 4147-HR — about 51% more. Tensile strength is 965 MPa (140 ksi) vs 900 MPa (131 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, HR or IH?
QT2832 is the default 4147 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither HR nor IH). 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.
Which is easier to machine, 4147-HR or 4147-IH?
4147-HR. Its machinability rates fair (48/100) against not recommended (12/100) for 4147-IH; for welding the order is 4147-HR first (poor, 30/100) then 4147-IH (not recommended, 8/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 4147-HR and 4147-IH 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.