Steel 1008
AISI/SAE 1008 · UNS G10080 · also CRCA, CRS
AISI/SAE 1008 is a very low-carbon (≤0.10 % C) plain carbon steel supplied mainly as cold-rolled or hot-rolled sheet and coil (ASTM A1008/A1011 CS/DS grades) and as cold-drawn wire and bar.
Values for the HR condition
1008 tempers and conditions
1008 is supplied in 8 conditions, soft to hard. HR is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 8 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
full/subcritical anneal (softest condition) | Pick for maximum ductility before severe forming, or to relieve cold-work after drawing; lowest strength and hardness. | 170 | 295 | 40 | 85 HB | 12 % IACS |
HRDefault Hot rolled | Cheapest form, mill scale surface and looser thickness tolerance; use for weldments, brackets and parts that will be painted or machined. | 175 | 300 | 30 | 86 HB | — |
DDS/DDQ | Aluminium-killed, non-ageing deep-draw sheet for severe stamping and drawn shells where CS cracks or shows stretcher strain. | 175 | 300 | 42 | 82 HB | 12 % IACS |
Hot Rolled, Pickled and Oiled | Hot-rolled properties with scale removed and an oil film — pick when a hot-rolled price with a paint-ready or laser-friendly surface is wanted. | 185 | 305 | 32 | 88 HB | 11.5 % IACS |
austenitized ~900 °C, air cooled | Used after hot working, welding or forging to give a uniform fine-grain ferrite/pearlite structure and consistent properties. | 195 | 325 | 33 | 90 HB | 11.5 % IACS |
Cold rolled | Default stock condition: cold-rolled, box- or continuous-annealed and temper-rolled sheet for brackets, enclosures, chassis and general fabrication (16–24 GA). | 210 | 330 | 36 | 95 HB | — |
Cold drawn | Cold-drawn bar, wire and welded-tube stock: higher strength, bright surface and tight size, at the cost of ductility and residual stress. | 285 | 340 | 20 | 95 HB | — |
CR Full Hard | Heavily work-hardened cold-rolled coil for flat, stiff, non-formed parts (shims, panels, strapping); bends will crack. | 500 | 550 | 3 | 8 HRC | 11 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 1008 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
HDG | Hot-Dip Galvanized sheet | Coating |
What is 1008?
AISI/SAE 1008 is a very low-carbon (≤0.10 % C) plain carbon steel supplied mainly as cold-rolled or hot-rolled sheet and coil (ASTM A1008/A1011 CS/DS grades) and as cold-drawn wire and bar. It is chosen for its outstanding cold formability, deep-drawability and weldability at the lowest cost of any structural metal, and it takes paint, plating and zinc coatings readily. Limits are low strength, no hardenability by quenching (only carburizing or work hardening), gummy machining behaviour and essentially zero corrosion resistance when bare. 1008 has a density of 7.87 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F). 1008 has a yield strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
What is 1008 used for?
- Stamped covers and enclosure panels
- Sheet metal brackets
- Deep-drawn appliance housings
- Hot-dip galvanized ductwork and roofing sheet
- Cold-drawn wire and cold-headed fasteners
- Welded tube
- Automotive interior reinforcements
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 60 W/m·K (34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 11.5 % IACS, better than 99% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 95/100, better than 97% of steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 85/100, better than 96% of steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 30%, better than 93% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 175 MPa (25.4 ksi), worse than 99% of steel grades
1008 properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1008-HR; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
1008 has a density of 7.87 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of steel grades. It melts at 1,495°C (2,723 °F).
Mechanical13
1008 has a yield strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 30% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
1008 is rated for continuous service to 425°C (797 °F). It conducts heat at 60 W/m·K (34.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 100% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.2 µm/m·K (6.78 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1008 conducts electricity at 11.5 % IACS, better than 99% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1008 takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 1.9 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
1008's machinability is fair (48/100, worse than 57% of steel grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability excellent (85/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. 1008 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1008
Is 1008 easy to machine?
Soft and gummy: use sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, generous coolant and chip breakers to avoid built-up edge and torn threads; expect ~55 % of 1212 and poor surface finish unless carburized or re-drawn.
Can 1008 be welded?
Excellent for all processes (RSW, MIG, TIG, laser, oxy-fuel) with no preheat or PWHT needed at any practical thickness; grind mill scale and remove zinc coating locally on galvanized stock.
Can 1008 be formed, bent or molded?
Best-in-class cold forming: bends to 0–1 t inside radius, deep drawing and roll forming; specify DDS/DDQ Al-killed for severe draws to avoid stretcher strain and ageing.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to 1008. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
Sheet metal
| Formability | Better85 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Excellent95 / 100 |
| Bendable | Yes |
| Minimum bend radius | 1× thickness |
| Sheet thickness range | 0.5 – 3 mm |
| Spring-back | Moderate |
| Welding processes | MIG, TIG, SPOT, SEAM, LASER, STICK |
1008 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CSAE J403; sheet grades typically 0.02–0.08 | ≤ 0.1 | 0.06 |
| Mn0.30–0.50 for bar/wire per SAE J403; 0.50 max for sheet | ≤ 0.5 | 0.35 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| S | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Sinot specified in SAE J403; typical residual for Al-killed/rimmed sheet | ≤ 0.1 | 0.03 |
| Aldeliberate addition in Al-killed (DDS) sheet only | ≤ 0.1 | 0.04 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 1008?
Must be protected — iron/zinc phosphate + powder coat, e-coat, zinc or nickel plating, hot-dip galvanizing or black oxide; bare surfaces flash-rust within hours of degreasing.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Plating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel 1008 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- G10080
- Trade names
- CRCACRSKaltgewalztes Stahlblech
- Also called
- cold rolled steelcold-rolled steelCR steellow carbon steelmild steel
How much does 1008 cost?
1008 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1008 — frequently asked
What is 1008 used for?
1008 is typically used for stamped covers and enclosure panels, sheet metal brackets, deep-drawn appliance housings, hot-dip galvanized ductwork and roofing sheet, cold-drawn wire and cold-headed fasteners and welded tube. In short: low-cost; easy cold-forming.
What is the yield strength of 1008?
1008 has a typical yield strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) — weaker than 99% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 1008 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (48/100, worse than 57% of steel grades). Soft and gummy: use sharp positive-rake tools, high speed, generous coolant and chip breakers to avoid built-up edge and torn threads; expect ~55 % of 1212 and poor surface finish unless carburized or re-drawn.
Can 1008 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). Excellent for all processes (RSW, MIG, TIG, laser, oxy-fuel) with no preheat or PWHT needed at any practical thickness; grind mill scale and remove zinc coating locally on galvanized stock.
What surface finishes work on 1008?
Must be protected — iron/zinc phosphate + powder coat, e-coat, zinc or nickel plating, hot-dip galvanizing or black oxide; bare surfaces flash-rust within hours of degreasing.
Can 1008 be formed, bent or molded?
Best-in-class cold forming: bends to 0–1 t inside radius, deep drawing and roll forming; specify DDS/DDQ Al-killed for severe draws to avoid stretcher strain and ageing.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1008?
1008 is rated for continuous use to about 425°C (797 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1008-HR and 1008 CR-FH?
HR is the default condition — cheapest form, mill scale surface and looser thickness tolerance; use for weldments, brackets and parts that will be painted or machined. CR-FH: heavily work-hardened cold-rolled coil for flat, stiff, non-formed parts (shims, panels, strapping); bends will crack. Yield strength is 175 MPa in HR versus 500 MPa in CR-FH.
How much does 1008 cost?
1008 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 100% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in 1008?
Yes — 1008 is available for sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- SAE J403 — Chemical Compositions of SAE Carbon Steels — SAE International (2014)
- ASTM A1008/A1008M — Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet, CS/DS/DDS — ASTM (2021)
- ASTM A1011/A1011M — Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet and Strip — ASTM (2018)
- ASTM A653/A653M — Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Sheet — ASTM (2020)
- GB/T 5213 / GB/T 708 — SAC (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.16 — Machining — ASM International (1989)
- worldsteel LCI data for hot- and cold-rolled coil — World Steel Association (2023)
- CRS sheet small-lot pricing — OnlineMetals / Midwest Steel & Aluminum (2026)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.