Typical Tensile Properties of Stainless Steel Wire

Size

Temper

Tensile Strength (kpsi)

(inch)

302

304/304L

308/308L

310

316/316L

Annealed

95 - 115

95 - 115 

90-110  

90 -110 

90 - 110

1/4 Hard

120 - 160

120 - 155

110-130

115 -140

125 -165

0.063 - 0.125 

1/2 Hard

165 - 230

160 - 210

130-160

140 -170

160 -200

3/4 Hard

195 - 275

190 - 255

160-190

170 -200

200 -220

Full Hard

225 - 300

225 - 300

190-240

195 -245

230 -275

Annealed

90 -115

90 - 110

85-105

85 -105

85 -105

1/4 Hard

120 - 140

115 - 140

110-130

110 -130

110 -130

0.126 - 0.250 

1/2 Hard

145 - 170

145 - 170

130-150

125 -155

135 -155

3/4 Hard

170 - 200

175 - 200

150-170

140 -180

165 -195

Full Hard

190 - 230

200 - 240

190-220

160 -195

185 -215

Annealed

85 - 105

80 - 105

80 - 105

80 - 105

80 - 105

1/4 Hard

105 - 125

105 - 125

100 - 120

100 - 120

100 - 120

0.251 - 0.375 

1/2 Hard

125 - 140

125 - 140

120 - 135

120 - 135

120 - 135

3/4 Hard

140 - 175

140 - 175

135 - 175

135 - 175

135 - 175

Full Hard

175 - 225

175 - 225

170 - 200

170 - 200

170 - 200

Disclaimer: The data above is based on average or typical values of wire tensile strength. Actual values for any given batch of wire will vary according to batch chemistry and drafting procedure. The above data should only be used as a guideline and not to determine final design or order specifications. Consult a technical representative for specific tensile properties when ordering.