Specifications of Carbon Steel Plates

The specifications of the CS plate, including standards, length and surface finish, are listed in the table below.

Parameter Specification
Standards ASTM A36, ASTM A516 (60, 70)
Material Type Carbon Steel (Low, Medium, High Carbon)
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled
Thickness Range 5 mm to 200 mm (3/16" to 8")
Width Range 1,219 mm to 3,048 mm (48" to 120")
Length Range 2,438 mm to 12,192 mm (96" to 480")
Standard Sizes 4' x 8', 5' x 10', 6' x 12'
Form Plate, Sheet (below 5 mm), Cut-to-size Plates
Surface Finish Hot Rolled (HR), Shot Blasted, Pickled & Oiled (P&O)

Carbon Steel Plate Sizes

The available sizes of Carbon Steel Plate are mentioned in the table given below.

Parameter Range / Details
Thickness 3/16" to 8" (5 mm to 200 mm)
Width 48" to 120" (1,219 mm to 3,048 mm)
Length 96" to 480" (2,438 mm to 12,192 mm)
Standard Sizes 4' x 8', 5' x 10'
Customization Cut-to-size options available as per customer requirement

Carbon Steel Plate Grades

There are two main types of carbon steel plates: structural (ASTM A36) and pressure vessel (ASTM A516). You choose between them based on strength, working temperature, and corrosion resistance

Boiler Quality Plates are carbon steel plates designed for pressure vessels and boilers, offering strength, toughness, weldability, and high-temperature performance.

ASTM A516 Gr. 60 Plate is pressure vessel quality carbon steel with moderate strength, notch toughness, and excellent weldability properties.

ASTM A516 Grade 70 plate is a strong carbon steel used in pressure vessels. It is tougher, can carry more weight, and is easy to weld.

ASTM A36 Plate is a low-carbon steel often used in construction because it is strong, simple to work with, easy to weld, and affordable.

Carbon Steel Plate Price

CS plate prices are roughly INR 55–120 per kg in India and $0.60–$1.50 per kg overseas. The exact price depends on grade, thickness, order size, and current market rates. Please contact our sales team for a detailed quote.

Carbon Steel Plate Forms

Carbon steel plate is available in 3 forms:

  • Carbon Steel Hot Rolled Plate
  • Carbon Steel Chequered / Diamond Plate
  • Carbon Steel Pickled and Oiled (P&O)
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Carbon Steel Plate Industrial Applications

Carbon steel plate serves construction, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, mining, and general fabrication. Below are 4 key sectors.

Construction and Structural Applications

A36 carbon steel plates are often used in commercial and industrial buildings for parts like frames, columns, beams, and base plates in the foundation.

Pressure Vessels and Boilers

ASTM A516 Grade 70 carbon steel plates are used for fabricating boiler drums, industrial heat exchangers, and pressure vessels manufactured in accordance with ASME code standards.

Shipbuilding and Marine

Carbon steel plates approved by ship classification societies are widely used in commercial ships for hull plating, deck construction, and internal bulkhead structures due to their reliability.

Heavy Equipment, Mining and Agriculture

In mining and farm equipment, tough carbon steel plates line chutes, bins, and key crusher parts to help them last longer.

Carbon Steel Plate vs Alloy Steel Plate

The table below compares carbon steel plate with Alloy steel plate on key buying criteria. Carbon steel plate is preferred when cost and ease of fabrication outweigh wear resistance needs.

Property Carbon Steel Plate Alloy Steel Plate
Cost Lower Higher
Weldability Excellent Moderate
Tensile Strength 58-80 ksi (A36) 80-150 ksi
Corrosion Resistance Low (needs coating) Moderate to high
Formability Excellent Moderate

Shipping & Packaging

Main export packaging setup Heavy-duty wooden boxes Packing
Export Packaging Standard

We strictly follow seaworthy export handling standards to protect carbon steel plate from transit damage, moisture ingress, and surface contamination during long-distance dispatch.

  • Heavy-duty wooden boxes with moisture barrier lining
  • HDPE stretch film wrapping on all bundles
  • Plastic end caps on threaded and plain-end pipes
  • Silica gel desiccants to minimize moisture exposure
  • ISPM-15 fumigated wooden packaging for export
shipping preparation Plate Bundle Yard Staging
Shipping packaging Plate Bundle Edge Protection
Shipping stock Wrapped Export-Ready Bundles

We Export Worldwide

Sachiya Steel International supplies Carbon steel products to major industrial markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa with export-ready documentation and logistics support.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Carbon Steel Plates used for? +
Carbon steel plates serve construction, pressure vessels, boilers, shipbuilding, storage tanks, and mining machinery. ASTM A36 covers structural work; ASTM A516 handles pressure vessel service.
What is the rate of Carbon Steel Plates per kg? +
Prices range from INR 55-120/kg in India and $0.60-$1.50/kg internationally. ASTM A36 is the most economical grade. Request a quote for rates specific to your requirements.
What is a Carbon Steel Plate? +
A carbon steel plate is a flat piece of steel made mainly with carbon and produced by hot rolling it to the needed thickness.
How do you calculate the weight of a Carbon Steel Plate? +
Use the following formula to calculate the weight of Carbon steel plates: Weight (kg) = thickness (mm) x width (mm) x length (mm) x 7.85, divided by 1,000,000. For imperial measurement, multiply the thickness in inches by 40.8 for lbs per square foot.
What are the common standards of Carbon Steel Plate? +
Common standards are ASTM A36 (structural), A572 (high-strength), A516 (pressure vessel), A283 (low-strength), A588 (weathering), and A709 (bridge).
What sizes are available for Carbon Steel Plate? +
We stock thicknesses from 3/16" (5 mm) to 8" (200 mm), widths from 48" to 120", and lengths from 96" to 480". Custom dimensions are available on request.
Is Carbon Steel Plate corrosion-resistant? +
Standard carbon steel plate is not corrosion-resistant without protective coatings such as paint, galvanising, or epoxy.
What is the HS code for Carbon Steel Plate? +
The HS code falls under 7208 (flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, width 600 mm or more). Subheadings vary by thickness and grade.

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