Steel H14 QT44-48HRC vs H14 QT48-52HRC
Steel · H14 temper comparison
H14 QT44-48HRC and H14 QT48-52HRC are two conditions of the same steel grade, H14: QT44-48HRC (hardened & tempered 44–48 HRC) versus QT48-52HRC (hardened & tempered 48–52 HRC). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. H14 QT48-52HRC is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) for H14 QT44-48HRC, about 16% more; tensile strength follows at 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) vs 1,500 MPa (218 ksi). In exchange, H14 QT44-48HRC is the more ductile: elongation 11% versus 8% for H14 QT48-52HRC, and H14 QT44-48HRC is harder (435 HB vs 215 HB).
H14 QT44-48HRCChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
H14 QT48-52HRCChoose it when strength drives the design.
H14 QT44-48HRC vs H14 QT48-52HRC: 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
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
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 175 GPa25.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 96 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 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.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 250 J/g107 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 3.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 5.4×10⁻⁷ Ω·m21.3 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.55 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 30 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 36 MJ/kg15,477 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 2.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
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.
H14 QT44-48HRC vs H14 QT48-52HRC — frequently asked
Is H14 QT48-52HRC stronger than H14 QT44-48HRC?
Yes. H14 QT48-52HRC has a typical yield strength of 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) against 1,250 MPa (181 ksi) for H14 QT44-48HRC — about 16% more. Tensile strength is 1,750 MPa (254 ksi) vs 1,500 MPa (218 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, QT44-48HRC or QT48-52HRC?
ANN is the default H14 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither QT44-48HRC nor QT48-52HRC). 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, H14 QT44-48HRC or H14 QT48-52HRC?
H14 QT44-48HRC. Its machinability rates poor (18/100) against not recommended (10/100) for H14 QT48-52HRC.
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in H14 QT44-48HRC and H14 QT48-52HRC 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.