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Steel A335 P11 vs SUH660

Steel · grade comparison

Steel A335 P11 and SUH660 are both steel grades, both heat resistant steel. SUH660 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 725 MPa (105 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for A335 P11, about 113% more; tensile strength follows at 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). In exchange, A335 P11 is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 22% for SUH660, and SUH660 is harder (290 HB vs 170 HB). SUH660 runs hotter in service (700°C vs 480°C continuous) and A335 P11 conducts heat better (38 W/m·K vs 13 W/m·K). On the shop floor, A335 P11 machines more easily (fair vs poor).

A335 P11Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.

SUH660Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

A335 P11 vs SUH660: properties

A335 P11SUH660

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

205 GPa29.7 Msi
201 GPa29.2 Msi

Shear Modulus

80 GPa11.6 Msi
77 GPa11.2 Msi

Bulk Modulus

160 GPa23.2 Msi
176 GPa25.5 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.29
0.31

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

520 MPa75.4 ksi
1,010 MPa146 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

340 MPa49.3 ksi
725 MPa105 ksi

Elongation at Break

26%
22%

Reduction in Area

55%
40%

Compressive Strength

310 MPa45 ksi
740 MPa107 ksi

Shear Strength

300 MPa43.5 ksi
620 MPa89.9 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

250 MPa36.3 ksi
500 MPa72.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

140 MPa·√m127 ksi·√in
130 MPa·√m118 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

45 J33.2 ft·lbf
50 J36.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

170 HB
290 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

87 HRB
—

Hardness, Vickers

162 HV
305 HV

Hardness, Rockwell C

—
30 HRC

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
7.94 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,450°C2,642 °F
1,370°C2,498 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,510°C2,750 °F
1,400°C2,552 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

38 W/m·K22 BTU/hr·ft·°F
13 W/m·K7.5 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

12.3 µm/m·K6.8 µin/in·°F
16.4 µm/m·K9.1 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

270 J/g116 BTU/lb
285 J/g123 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

480°C896 °F
700°C1,292 °F

Min Service Temperature

-30°C-22 °F
-196°C-321 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

7.8 % IACS
1.9 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

2.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m8.66 µΩ·in
9.1×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.8 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.6 V
-0.1 V

Corrosion Resistance

16 / 100
58 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

50 / 100
20 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

55%
15%

Weldability

60 / 100
55 / 100

Formability (cold)

50 / 100
30 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
60 / 100

Polishability

50 / 100
75 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

32 MJ/kg13,758 BTU/lb
90 MJ/kg38,693 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

2.3 kg CO₂/kg
6.5 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb
220 L/kg26.4 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

25%
30%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

67 kN·m/kg
127 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

26.3 MN·m/kg
25.3 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

282 kJ/m³
1,308 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

10.6 mm²/s
3.6 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

8
4

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 scaleSUH660A335 P11

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityA335 P11SUH660
Default conditionHRSTA
Relative cost$$ Standard$$ Standard
Min. machined wall0.8 mm0.8 mm
Best machined surfaceRa 1.6 µmRa 1.6 µm

Both are offered for CNC machining and Sheet metal. Both take the same 38 finishes: AlCrN, AlTiN, Black Oxide, CVD Al2O3, CVD TiCN, CVD TiN, Cerakote, Chrome Plating, Copper Plating, CrN, DLC, E-Coating and 26 more.

A335 P11 vs SUH660 — frequently asked

Is SUH660 stronger than A335 P11?

Yes. SUH660 has a typical yield strength of 725 MPa (105 ksi) against 340 MPa (49.3 ksi) for A335 P11 — about 113% more. Tensile strength is 1,010 MPa (146 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).

Which is cheaper, A335 P11 or SUH660?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Which is easier to machine, A335 P11 or SUH660?

A335 P11. Its machinability rates fair (50/100) against poor (20/100) for SUH660; for welding the order is A335 P11 first (good, 60/100) then SUH660 (good, 55/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A335 P11 and SUH660 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.