AISI 1018 Carbon Steel — Properties, Equivalents & Heat Treatment

ASTM A108 · Published: 2026-06-30 · Updated: 2026-07-02

Quick Reference

AISI 1018 is a low-carbon steel with excellent weldability and machinability. Commonly used for shafts, pins, and general engineering.

AISI 1018 is a low-carbon steel with excellent weldability and machinability. Commonly used for shafts, pins, and general engineering.

Quick Facts

Category
StandardASTM A108
Density7870
Yield Strength370 MPa
Tensile Strength440 MPa

Global Equivalents & Cross-Reference

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Calculate the weight based on this material's density: 7870

References & International Standards

  • ASTM International. Standard Specifications for Steel & Metal Alloys. astm.org
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Metallic Materials — Cross-Reference Database. iso.org
  • American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Steel Grade Designations & Equivalents. steel.org
  • European Committee for Standardization (CEN). EN Steel Standards & Numbering System. cencenelec.eu

Structural & Carbon Steel — Engineering Reference

Structural steels are the backbone of construction and heavy industry. Grades in this category are specified primarily by their yield strength, tensile strength, and weldability — the three properties that determine whether a building stands or a bridge holds.

Key Standards

ASTM A36/A572/A516, EN 10025, JIS G3101/G3106, GB/T 700/1591

Common Uses

Building frames, bridges, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, offshore platforms, pipelines

Engineer's Note

When selecting a structural grade, match the required yield strength to the design load, but also verify Charpy impact values if the structure will operate below freezing — many structural steels undergo a ductile-to-brittle transition at low temperatures.