PL20 (per 1000 mm width)
Plate 20 mm (per 1000 mm width)
Dimensions
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | t | 20.0 | mm | U |
| Plate width (reference strip) | width | 1,000.0 | mm | C |
Section Properties
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||
| Mass per metreEquals kg/m² of plate for a 1000 mm strip | mass | 157.00 | kg/m | C |
| Gross area | A | 20,000 | mm² | C |
| Surface area | ||||
| External surface areaTwo faces of a 1000 mm strip per metre run (edges excluded) | extArea | 2.000 | m²/m | C |
Steel Grades
| Grade | Standard | fy MPa | fu MPa | Note | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | AS/NZS 3678:2016 | 250 | 410 | Confirm availability with supplier | U |
| 300 | AS/NZS 3678:2016 | 300 | 430 | Confirm availability with supplier | U |
| 350 | AS/NZS 3678:2016 | 350 | 450 | Confirm availability with supplier | U |
Strengths shown for governing thickness t = 20.0 mm. Density 7850 kg/m³, E = 200 000 MPa.
Where to buy
Producers of Plates – local mills first. Buy direct from the mill for large tonnages, or through a steel distributor / stockist for small quantities and cut lengths.
Local producer
Standards: AS/NZS 3678
International producer
Standards: JIS G 3106, JIS G 3136
International producer
Standards: GB/T 1591
Profile U
International producer
Standards: KS D 3503, EN 10025, ASTM A36
International producer
Standards: KS D 3503
International producer
Standards: IS 2062
Buying checklist
- Specify the section designation, product standard and steel grade exactly (e.g. "PL20 (per 1000 mm width) – AS/NZS 3678:2016 – 250").
- Ask for mill test certificates (EN 10204 type 3.1 or equivalent) traceable to the heat number.
- Sections from another standard system are not automatically equivalent – have the engineer approve any substitution.
- Check availability, minimum order quantity, stock lengths, lead time and delivery terms with the mill or distributor.
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Source & Verification
- Source publisher
- Pending verification – nominal dimensions entered by the application developer
- Source document
- AS/NZS 3678:2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
- Edition
- 2016
- Publication year
- 2016
- Page reference
- —
- Last updated
- 2026-10-12
- Verification status
- Unverified
Reference strip 1000 mm wide: mass per metre equals mass per square metre of plate. Thickness tolerance per AS/NZS 3678:2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs not included.