A36 Carbon Steel Plate — Factory Direct Supplier | Huaxia-Steel
ASTM A36 carbon steel plate is the most widely used structural steel plate in North America and one of the most exported carbon steel products globally. With a minimum yield strength of 250 MPa (36 ksi) and excellent weldability, A36 plate is the go-to material for construction, machinery, bridges, and general fabrication. Huaxia-Steel supplies A36 plate in thicknesses from 3mm to 300mm, with full mill certification and global shipping.
Product Overview
ASTM A36 (ASTM A36/A36M) is a carbon structural steel with carbon content typically 0.25-0.29%. It is produced as hot-rolled plate and is known for its low cost, reliable strength, and universal acceptance in structural applications. A36 is not a high-strength grade (compared to A572 or A516), but its versatility and availability make it the volume leader in the structural steel market.
Specification
Value
Specification Table: Dimensions & Weight
| Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight per Plate (kg) | Tolerance (thickness) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1500 | 6000 | 212 | ±0.20mm |
| 5 | 1500 | 6000 | 353 | ±0.25mm |
| 8 | 1500 | 6000 | 565 | ±0.30mm |
| 10 | 2000 | 8000 | 1,256 | ±0.35mm |
| 12 | 2000 | 8000 | 1,507 | ±0.40mm |
| 16 | 2000 | 8000 | 2,010 | ±0.45mm |
| 20 | 2000 | 12000 | 3,768 | ±0.50mm |
| 25 | 2500 | 12000 | 5,888 | ±0.55mm |
| 50 | 2500 | 12000 | 11,775 | ±0.80mm |
| 100 | 2500 | 12000 | 23,550 | ±1.50mm |
Weight = thickness × width × length × 7.85 kg/m³ (steel density). Custom dimensions available upon request.
Available Grades
While ASTM A36 is the primary grade, we also supply equivalent and related grades for projects with different standard requirements:
Standard
Grade
Yield (MPa)
Equivalent to A36?
Manufacturing Standards
- ASTM A6/A6M: General requirements for rolled structural steel bars, plates, shapes
- ASTM A36/A36M: Carbon structural steel specification
- EN 10025-2: European equivalent standard (for S235JR)
- GB/T 700: Chinese carbon structural steel standard (for Q235B)
- JIS G3101: Japanese rolled steels for general structure (for SS400)
Applications
| Industry | Typical Use | Why A36? |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Building frames, base plates, brackets | Cost-effective; sufficient strength for low-rise structures |
| Bridge engineering | Deck plates, gusset plates | Good weldability; widely specified in AASHTO |
| Machinery | Machine frames, jig plates, guards | Readily available in all thicknesses; easy to machine |
| Shipbuilding | Non-critical structural components | Abs grade available; moderate strength sufficient |
| Oil & gas | Storage tank shells (atmospheric) | API 650 accepts A36 for tank construction |
| Automotive | Trailer frames, chassis brackets | Low cost; good formability for brackets |
| Infrastructure | Sign posts, guardrail bases | Galvanizes well; abundant supply |
Quality Assurance
Every A36 plate order from Huaxia-Steel includes:
Packaging & Shipping
- Standard packaging: Steel pallets with steel straps, waterproof paper, and plastic film
- Export packaging: VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) film for ocean freight; wooden pallets with steel binding
- Container loading: 20’GP container holds 25-28 tons; 40’GP holds 20-26 tons (volume-limited)
- Loading port: Shanghai, Tianjin, Ningbo, Qingdao
- Lead time: 15-25 days for stock sizes; 25-40 days for custom dimensions
- MOQ: 5 tons (stock); 25 tons (custom production)
Why Choose Huaxia-Steel for A36 Plate?
- Direct from ISO 9001 certified steel mills — no middleman markup
- Full thickness range (3mm-300mm) from a single supplier
- Competitive pricing: $550-650/ton FOB Shanghai (subject to market conditions)
- Global shipping to 80+ countries with FOB, CIF, DAP terms
- Flexible payment: T/T, L/C, D/P accepted
- Bilingual technical support (English/Chinese)
- Pre-shipment inspection coordination (SGS, BV, TÜV)
Get a Quote: Contact Huaxia-Steel today for a competitive price on A36 carbon steel plate. Send your specification (thickness, width, length, quantity, destination port) and we will respond within 24 hours with a detailed quotation including freight options.
