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1/8″ A36 Steel Plate

This 1/8 inch thick A36 steel plate strictly complies with ASTM standards, with a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi. It features excellent weldability, formability and machinability, making it ideal for structural framing, bracket fabrication and various metalworking projects. Custom cutting is available. We offer competitive prices and fast global shipping to meet the efficient delivery needs of industrial procurement.

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The current FOB reference price of 1/8 inch thick A36 steel plate in the international market ranges from $460 to $560 per ton, which is in line with the mainstream industry market trends.
For small-batch purchases (1–50 tons), the quoted price is mostly $530–$560 per ton, while for bulk purchases (100 tons and above), preferential prices of $460–$500 per ton are available, meaning the larger the purchase volume, the higher the cost performance.
The price is affected by multiple factors: fluctuations in raw material prices will directly drive price adjustments; products with surface treatment such as sandblasting and painting or custom cutting services will see a 5%–10% price increase; genuine products with ASTM certification and original mill test reports (MTR) are priced slightly higher than ordinary ones.
In addition, exchange rate fluctuations and shipping terms will also have a slight impact on the final quoted price, and the validity period of the quotation is usually 7–15 days.

Material Standard: Complies with the ASTM A36 carbon structural steel standard.Mill Test Reports(MTRs)can be provided upon request.
Thickness Specification: Nominal thickness of 1/8 inch(approx.3.175 mm),with a thickness tolerance of±0.005 inch.
Regular Dimensions: Standard sheet sizes:4 ft×8 ft,4 ft×10 ft,4 ft×12 ft;custom cutting for non-standard sizes is available.
Machining Characteristics: Can be directly subjected to cutting,drilling,bending and other operations
Surface Condition: Default industrial-grade hot-rolled surface,free of obvious cracks and impurities
Weather Resistance: Excellent stability in normal temperature and dry environments
Certification Documents: Factory-origin Mill Test Reports(MTRs)are available on demand,complying with internationally accepted industrial standards.

  1. Mechanical Properties: Minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi and tensile strength ranging from 58,000 to 80,000 psi. It has an elongation rate of ≥20% and good impact resistance at room temperature, capable of withstanding structural stress under medium loads.
  2. Machinability: Excellent welding compatibility, suitable for mainstream processes such as arc welding and gas welding, with no need for complicated post-weld heat treatment. It is not prone to cracks after cold bending, cutting, drilling and other processing, ensuring high forming precision.
  3. Physical and Chemical Properties: Carbon content ranges from 0.25% to 0.29% and manganese content is 1.03%, achieving a good balance between strength and ductility. It has no temper brittleness and high chemical stability in normal temperature and dry environments.
  4. Application Suitability: The 1/8-inch thin gauge balances rigidity and lightweight, ideal for manufacturing high-precision brackets and small structural parts. No additional straightening is required after processing, making it suitable for automated production lines.
  1. Structural Manufacturing: Applied to small steel structural frames, equipment support bases and building curtain wall embedded parts. The 1/8-inch thin gauge balances load-bearing capacity and lightweight performance, reducing overall construction costs.
  2. Mechanical Parts Processing: Used to make various mechanical brackets, fixtures and transmission component connecting plates. Its excellent machinability meets the requirements of high-precision processes such as drilling and bending.
  3. Hardware Tool Production: Adopted for manufacturing heavy-duty tool housings, workbench panels and storage shelf accessories. It is suitable for automated stamping and welding production lines to improve production efficiency.
  4. Custom Non-standard Equipment: Serves as the base plate for customized industrial equipment and experimental platforms. It can be cut and spliced on demand to meet different non-standard size design requirements.

Q：1/8 steel plate 4×8 price?

A：The reference price of 1/8 inch thick, 4ft×8ft size A36 hot-rolled steel plate in the international market is $14–$18 per sheet (retail) and $450–$520 per ton (bulk), in line with mainstream market trends.

For retail purchases (1–10 sheets), the unit price is $16–$18 per sheet. For bulk purchases (10 tons and above, about 110 sheets), the price is $450–$480 per ton, with larger order volumes commanding lower unit prices. The price is affected by surface treatment (e.g., sandblasting), custom cutting, and material certification (including MTR). Additional services will increase the price by 5%–10%. Exchange rate fluctuations and shipping terms will also cause minor adjustments, with the quotation valid for 7–10 days usually.
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