Steel E360 +C vs E360-QT30
Steel · E360 temper comparison
E360 +C and E360-QT30 are two conditions of the same steel grade, E360: +C (cold drawn) versus QT30 (Q&T 28–34 HRC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. E360-QT30 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) for E360 +C, about 9% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 830 MPa (120 ksi). E360-QT30 is the more ductile: elongation 13% versus 7% for E360 +C, and E360-QT30 is harder (295 HB vs 245 HB). On the shop floor, E360 +C machines more easily (fair vs poor) and E360 +C welds better (30 vs 20 out of 100).
E360 +CChoose it when the part is machined in volume, or when it will be welded.
E360-QT30Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
E360 +C vs E360-QT30: 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
Reduction in Area
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
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 · Compressive Strength 380 MPa55.1 ksi · Shear Strength 440 MPa63.8 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 50 MPa·√m45.5 ksi·√in · Hardness, Rockwell B 96 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.85 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 48 W/m·K27.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 350°C662 °F · Min Service Temperature -10°C14 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 10 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m6.69 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.6 V · Corrosion Resistance 10 / 100
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 55 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 25 MJ/kg10,748 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 40 L/kg4.8 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.
E360 +C vs E360-QT30 — frequently asked
Is E360-QT30 stronger than E360 +C?
Yes. E360-QT30 has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) against 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) for E360 +C — about 9% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 830 MPa (120 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +C or QT30?
+AR is the default E360 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +C nor QT30). 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, E360 +C or E360-QT30?
E360 +C. Its machinability rates fair (48/100) against poor (32/100) for E360-QT30; for welding the order is E360 +C first (poor, 30/100) then E360-QT30 (poor, 20/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in E360 +C and E360-QT30 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.