PL 3/8
Plate 9.53 mm (3/8 in) (per 1000 mm width)
Dimensions
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | US customary | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | t | 9.5 | mm | 0.375 in | U |
| Plate width (reference strip) | width | 1,000.0 | mm | 39.370 in | C |
Section Properties
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | US customary | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||||
| Mass per metreEquals kg/m² of plate for a 1000 mm strip | mass | 74.77 | kg/m | 50.24 lb/ft | C |
| Gross area | A | 9,525 | mm² | 14.76 in² | C |
| Surface area | |||||
| External surface areaTwo faces of a 1000 mm strip per metre run (edges excluded) | extArea | 2.000 | m²/m | 6.562 ft²/ft | C |
Steel Grades
| Grade | Standard | fy MPa | fu MPa | Note | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 (36 ksi) | ASTM A36/A36M | 250 | 400 | Common grade | U |
| A572 Grade 50 | ASTM A572/A572M | 345 | 450 | Common grade | U |
Strengths shown for governing thickness t = 9.5 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: ASTM A36, ASTM A572
Supplies this market
Standards: EN 10025, EN 10029
International producer
Standards: JIS G 3106, JIS G 3136
International producer
Standards: GB/T 1591
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International producer
Standards: KS D 3503, EN 10025, ASTM A36
International producer
Standards: KS D 3503
Buying checklist
- Specify the section designation, product standard and steel grade exactly (e.g. "PL 3/8 – ASTM A6/A6M – A36 (36 ksi)").
- 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
- ASTM A6/A6M (plates)
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- 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 ASTM A6/A6M (plates) not included.