Steel A514 Gr A vs A514-T6
Steel · A514 temper comparison
A514 Gr A and A514-T6 are two conditions of the same steel grade, A514: Gr A (grade A) versus T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. A514-T6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 730 MPa (106 ksi) for A514 Gr A, about 7% more.
A514-T6Choose it when strength drives the design.
A514 Gr A vs A514-T6: 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)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
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 · Reduction in Area 50% · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 110 MPa·√m100 ksi·√in · Hardness, Brinell 255 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 100 HRB · Hardness, Rockwell C 25 HRC
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Liquidus Temperature
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2.4×10⁻⁷ Ω·m9.45 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: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 50 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 31 MJ/kg13,328 BTU/lb · Embodied Water 45 L/kg5.4 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.
A514 Gr A vs A514-T6 — frequently asked
Is A514-T6 stronger than A514 Gr A?
Yes. A514-T6 has a typical yield strength of 780 MPa (113 ksi) against 730 MPa (106 ksi) for A514 Gr A — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 830 MPa (120 ksi) vs 800 MPa (116 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Gr A or T6?
Q&T is the default A514 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither Gr A nor T6). 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 welds better, A514 Gr A or A514-T6?
A514 Gr A. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against good (55/100) for A514-T6.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in A514 Gr A and A514-T6 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.