Designation: A 924/A 924M 04

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by

the Hot-Dip Process1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 924/A 924M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

specification or of the individual product specifications. Such

additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
negotiation with the supplier, shall be included in the order
information.
1.7 For purposes of determining conformance with this
specification and the various product specifications referenced
in 1.3, values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the
right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting
values (except to the nearest 5 MPa for SI strength values) in
accordance with the rounding method of Practice E 29.
1.8 Metallic-coated steel sheet covered by this specification
is produced to thickness requirements expressed to 0.001 in.
[0.01 mm] for both coils and cut lengths. The thickness is the
total of the vase steel and the coating.
1.9 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to
be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other.
1.10 This specification and some of the applicable product
specifications are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units.
However, unless the order specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the product shall be furnished to
inch-pound units.
1.11 The text of this specification references notes and
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
considered as requirements of the specification.

1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements that,
unless otherwise specified in the product specification, apply to
steel sheet in coils and cut lengths, metallic-coated on continuous lines by the hot-dip process. The product is intended for
applications requiring corrosion resistance. The product specifications contain requirements for specific strength levels, heat
resistance, paintability, or formability, or a combination
thereof.
1.2 Subject to individual product specification provisions,
steel sheet is available as Commercial Steel (CS) Types A, B,
and C, Forming Steel (FS), Drawing Steel (DS), Deep Drawing
Steel (DDS), Extra Deep Drawing Steel (EDDS), High Temperature Steel (HTS), Structural Steel (SS), and High Strength
Low Alloy Steel (HSLAS). Steel sheet is produced with the
following metallic coatings. Specific information on each of
the following is contained in the individual product specification:
1.2.1 Zinc or zinc-iron alloy coated,
1.2.2 Zinc-5 % aluminum alloy coated,
1.2.3 55 % aluminumzinc alloy coated,
1.2.4 Aluminumcoated, and
1.2.5 Terne (lead-tin alloy) coated.
1.3 Products covered by this general requirements specification are described in the following product standards: Specifications A 308; A 463/A 463M; A 653/A 653M; A 755/
A 755M; A 792/A 792M; A 875/A 875M; and A 929/A 929M.
1.4 Metallic-coated steel sheet is produced to various coating designations, as shown in the individual product specifications. Except for differentially coated sheet, the coating is
always expressed as the total coating of both surfaces.
1.5 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements
of the individual product specifications shall prevail over those
of this general specification.
1.6 The purchaser is permitted to specify additional requirements that do not negate any of the provisions of this general

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A 308 Specification for Steel Sheet, Terne (Lead-Tin Alloy)
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A 309 Test Method for Weight and Composition of Coating
on Terne Sheet by the Triple-Spot Test

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A05 on
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A05.11 on Sheet Specifications.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as A 924/A 924M - 99.

2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.

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TABLE 1 Product Analysis Tolerances

A 361/A 361M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process for Roofing and
Siding3
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
A 428/A 428M Test Method for Weight of Coating on
Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles
A 463/A 463M Specification for Steel Sheet, AluminumCoated, by the Hot-Dip Process
A 653/A 653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated,
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
by the Hot-Dip Process
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
A 754/ A 754M Test Method for Coating Weight by X-Ray
Fluorescence
A 755/A 755M Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the
Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products
A 792/A 792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 %
Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A 875/A 875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 %
Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic-Coated Steel Products
A 929/A 929M Specification for Steel Sheet, MetallicCoated by the Hot-Dip Process for Corrugated Steel Pipe
A 1030/A 1030M Practice for Measuring Flatness Characteristics of Coated Sheet Products
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
E 376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Test
Methods
2.2 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products Preparation for Shipment and Storage4
2.3 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)4

Tolerance
Element

Carbon

Manganese

Phosphorus
Sulfur
Silicon
Copper
Titanium
Vanadium

Columbium

Limited or Maximum of
Specified Element, %
To 0.15, incl
Over 0.15 to 0.40, incl
Over 0.40 to 0.80, incl
To 0.60, incl
Over 0.60 to 1.15, incl
Over 1.15 to 1.65, incl
...
...
To 0.30, incl
Over 0.30 to 0.60
...
To 0.10, incl
To 0.10, incl
Over 0.10 to 0.25, incl
Minimum only specified
To 0.10, incl

Under
Minimum
Limit

Over
Maximum
Limit

0.02
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
...
...
0.02
0.05
0.02
0.01A
0.01A
0.02
0.01
0.01A

0.03
0.04
0.05
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.05
...
0.01
0.01
0.02
...
0.01

If the minimum of the range is 0.01 %, the under tolerance is 0.005 %.

5.1.1 Chemical composition requirements of the base steel

are shown in the individual product specifications.
5.1.2 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the
manufacturer to determine the percentage of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and any other elements specified or
restricted by the individual product specification.
5.1.3 When desired, product analysis shall be made by the
purchaser on finished product. The product analysis so determined shall meet the tolerances shown in Table 1.
5.1.3.1 Capped or rimmed steels are not technologically
suited to product analysis due to the nonuniform character of
their chemical composition, and therefore, the tolerances in
Table 1 do not apply. Product analysis is appropriate on these
steels only when misapplication is apparent.
5.1.3.2 Product analysis for phosphorus or sulfur is not
technologically appropriate because of segregation of these
elements in non-killed steels. Product analysis is appropriate
only when misapplication is apparent.
5.1.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be drillings
through areas stripped free of coating. At least three pieces
shall be selected, but if the product of more than one mill lift
or coil is involved, at least six pieces shall be selected.
5.1.3.4 When supplying High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel
(HSLA), some producers use one or more microalloying
elements as strengthening agents or use alloy additions to effect
inclusion control, or both. The producer shall be consulted for
the specific chemical composition applied. If any alloying
addition is known to be of concern to the user, the producer
shall be notified of this concern.
5.1.4 Method of AnalysisThe determination of chemical
composition is permitted to be made by any test method,
except in case of dispute, where the referee test methods listed
in the section on test methods of Test Methods A 751 shall be
used.
5.2 Coating:
5.2.1 Coating AnalysisThe nominal composition of the
coating is described in the individual product specification.
5.2.2 Method of AnalysisThe determination of chemical
composition shall be made in accordance with acceptable
chemical, spectrochemical, or other test methods.

3. Terminology
3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of items used in this specification, refer to Terminology A 902.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Ordering information for all products are shown in the
individual product specifications.
5. Chemical Composition
5.1 Base Steel:

Withdrawn.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 191115094, Attn: NPODS.
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7.2.1.4 The triple-spot coating weight [mass] shall be the
average of the determinations of the three tests done in
accordance with the procedures in 7.2.1.2.
7.2.1.5 The minimum single-spot coating weight [mass]
shall be that test result that is the lightest coating weight
[mass], or in those cases where only one test is needed, it shall
be that single test result.
7.2.1.6 The frequency of sampling shall be sufficient to
adequately characterize the lot of material being tested.
7.2.2 X-Ray Fluorescence Method:
7.2.2.1 The X-ray fluorescence method is a nondestructive
test that determines coating weight [mass] by converting X-ray
fluorescence measurements to coating weight [mass] values.
X-ray fluorescence gages can be used as off-line laboratory
instruments or as a means of continuous on-line testing for
conformance to coating weight [mass] requirements, or both.
7.2.2.2 Off-Line TestingX-ray fluorescence gages can be
used as off-line laboratory instruments to test for coating
weight [mass] provided that they have been calibrated in
accordance with Test Method A 754/A 754M and use the
sample test locations as described in 7.2.1.2 or 7.2.1.3.
7.2.2.3 On-Line TestingWhen X-ray fluorescence gages
are used for on-line testing, they shall be operated in accordance with Test Method A 754/A 754M. A minimum of five
random full-width traverses shall be used to characterize each
coil tested.
(a) The triple-spot coating weight [mass] of a coil shall be
determined using the following procedure: from the individual
edge, center, edge readings provided by the minimum five full
width traverses, compute the average of one edge, the average
of the center, and the average of the other edge. These three
results shall then be averaged to obtain the triple-spot average
of the coil.
(b) The minimum single-spot coating weight [mass] shall be
the lightest coating weight [mass] obtained from the individual
edge, center, edge measurements provided by the minimum
five full width traverses (lightest of at least fifteen readings
five from one edge, five from the center, and five from the other
edge).
7.3 Coating Bend TestRefer to the individual product
specification.
7.3.1 Coating bend test specimens shall be 2 to 4 in. [50 to
100 mm] wide. The specimen shall be cut not less than 2 in. [50
mm] from the edges of the test sheet.

6. Tests for Mechanical Properties

6.1 Test specimens shall be prepared from finished metalliccoated product.
6.2 Mechanical Properties-Base MetalWhen base metal
mechanical properties are specified, tests shall be conducted in
accordance with Test Methods A 370. Requirements for all
mechanical properties are included in the individual product
specifications.
6.2.1 Tension TestsSpecimens for base-metal tension tests
shall be taken longitudinally, approximately midway between
the center and edge of the product as rolled, and shall conform
to the requirements for the sheet-type test specimen in the
figure for rectangular tension test specimens of Test Methods
A 370.
6.2.1.1 The determination of the yield strength and tensile
strength values shall be based on the as-produced base-metal
thickness that is obtained after stripping the coating from the
ends of the specimen contacting the grips of the tension testing
machine. The thickness measurement shall be made before
testing on an end of the specimen that has been stripped free of
coating.
7. Tests for Coating Properties
7.1 Coating Weight [Mass]:
7.1.1 Coating weight [mass] shall conform to the requirements prescribed in the individual product specifications (see
1.3).
7.1.2 The coating weight [mass] of equally coated product
is the total amount on both sides of the sheet, expressed in
ounces per square foot [grams per square metre] of sheet.
7.1.3 For differentially coated product, the coating weight
[mass] on each surface is nominally one half of the stated
coating designation.
7.2 Coating Weight [Mass] TestsOne of the following test
methods shall be used:
7.2.1 Weigh-Strip-Weigh Method:
7.2.1.1 The weigh-strip-weigh method, described in Test
Methods A 90/A 90M, A 309, and A 428/A 428M, is a destructive test that determines coating weight [mass] by measuring
the difference in weight [mass] between a coated and a stripped
(uncoated) sample. If one surface is protected suitably during
the initial stripping, coating weight [mass] can be determined
for each surface independently.
7.2.1.2 Test specimens for product over 18 in. [450 mm] in
width shall be taken from a representative sample piece
approximately 1 ft [300 mm] in length by the associated width.
Three test specimens shall be taken from the sample, one from
the middle of the width and one from each edge. The edge
samples shall not be taken closer than 2 in. [50 mm] from each
edge. The test specimen shall have a minimum area of 5
in.2 [3200 mm2].
7.2.1.3 For product 18 in. [450 mm] in width and narrower,
only one test specimen is required. Specimens shall be at least
2 in. [50 mm] from the edge, when possible. For product
narrower than 2.25 in. [60 mm] the test specimen shall be
chosen to give a minimum area of 5 in.2[3200 mm2].

8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations

8.1 The permissible variations for dimensions shall comply
with the applicable limits in Tables 2-14.
8.2 Flatness Tolerances:
8.2.1 Flatness tolerances for sheet are contained in Table 10
and in Table 11 for sheet specified to restricted flatness.
8.2.2 Measurement techniques for flatness characteristics
are described in Practice A 1030/A 1030M.
8.2.3 Two alternative methods for flatness determination are
the use of I-Units and % Steepness. A description of these two
alternative methods is contained in Practice A 1030/A 1030M.
8.2.3.1 The use of I-Units or % Steepness as a flatness
standard is subject to negotiation between the purchaser and
the producer.
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TABLE 2 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet38-in. [10-mm] Minimum Edge Distance

NOTE 1The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet not less
than 38 in.[10 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2Regardless of whether total thickness tolerance is specified equally or unequally, over and under, the total tolerance shall be equal to twice
the tabular tolerances.
NOTE 3Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall be flat.
Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness measurements of sheet steels.
Inch-Pound Units
Thickness Tolerances, Plus and Minus, in., for Specified Thickness, in.A

Specified Width, in.

Over

Through

Through 0.023

Over 0.023
Through 0.043

Over 0.043
Through 0.061

Over 0.061
Through 0.075

Over 0.075
Through 0.101

Over 0.101
Through 0.187

...
32
40
60

32
40
60
72

0.003
0.003
0.003
...

0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004

0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005

0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006

0.007
0.008
0.008
0.009

0.008
0.008
0.009
0.009

SI Units
Thickness Tolerances, Plus and Minus, mm, for Specified Thickness, mmB

Specified Width, mm

A
B

Over

Through

Through 0.4

Over 0.4
Through 1.0

Over 1.0
Through 1.5

Over 1.5
Through 2.0

Over 2.0
Through 2.5

Over 2.5
Through 5.0

...
1500

1500
...

0.08
...

0.10
0.10

0.13
0.13

0.15
0.15

0.20
0.23

0.23
0.23

Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 38 in. from a side edge.
Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 10 mm from a side edge.

TABLE 3 Thickness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated

Sheet1-in. [25mm] Minimum Edge Distance

TABLE 4 Width Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,

Coils, and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared
Inch-Pound Units

NOTE 1The coated sheet thickness includes the base metal and
coating and is measured at any point across the width of the coated sheet
not less than 1 in. [25 mm] from a side edge.
NOTE 2Regardless of whether total thickness tolerance is specified
equally or unequally, over and under, the total tolerance shall be equal to
twice the tabular tolerances.
NOTE 3Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be
constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188
in. [4.80 mm]. The tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum
radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm] and the tip of the spindle shall
be flat. Micrometers with conical tips shall not be used for thickness
measurements of sheet steels.

Specified Width, in.

To 40, inclusive
Over 40 to 60, inclusive
Over 60 to 72, inclusive

Over 0.061
to 0.075,
inclusive

0.002
0.002
0.002

0.003
0.003
0.003

To 1500, inclusive
Over 1500

30
48
60
72

18

3 16

14

5 16

Over

Through

Tolerance Over Specified

Width, No Tolerance
Under, mm

300
600
1200
1500

600
1200
1500
1800

3
5
6
8

Over 0.075 Over 0.101

to 0.101,
to 0.187,
inclusive
inclusive
0.006
0.006
0.007

9. Number of Tests and Retests

9.1 Number of TestsThe frequency of tests by the producer shall be adequate to ensure conformance of the lot. The
producer and user shall agree to a frequency other than that
normally used by the producer.
9.2 Number of Retests:
9.2.1 Retests may be permitted if test method variability, as
described in 9.2.2, is believed to be a cause of the out-ofspecification test result. Retests are also permitted under the
criteria described in 9.2.3.
9.2.2 Test method variability is considered to be a factor if
test results on an original test specimen are within 2 ksi [15
MPa] of the required tensile strength, within 1 ksi [5 MPa] of
the required yield strength, within 2 % of the required elongation, or within 0.05 oz/ft2 [15 g/m2] of the specified coating

0.006
0.007
0.007

SI Units

Specified Widths, mm

12
30
48
60

Specified Width, mm

Thickness Tolerance, Plus and Minus, in., for Specified Thickness, in.
0.061 and
thinner

Through

SI Units

Inch-Pound Units

Specified Widths, in.

Over

Tolerance Over Specified

Width, No Tolerance
Under, in.

Thickness Tolerance, Plus and Minus, mm, for Specified Thickness, mm

1.5 and
thinner

Over 1.5
to 2.0,
inclusive

Over 2.0
to 2.5,
inclusive

Over 2.5
to 5.0,
inclusive

0.05
0.05

0.08
0.08

0.15
0.18

0.18
0.18

8.2.3.2 Measurement techniques for I-Units and % Steepness and rejection limits are subject to negotiation between the
purchaser and producer.

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TABLE 5 Length Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,
Cut Lengths, Not Resquared

TABLE 7 Diameter Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet,

Sheared Circles

Inch-Pound Units

Inch-Pound Units

Specified Length, in.

Over

Through

Tolerance Over Specified

Length, No Tolerance
Under, in.

12
30
60
96
120
156
192
240

30
60
96
120
156
192
240
...

12
34
1
114
112
134

Specified Thickness, in.

Diameters

18
14

Over

Through

Under 30

30 through 48

Over 48

...
0.061
0.101

0.61
0.101
...

1 16

332
18

18

3 16

316

7 32

Specified Thickness, mm

Over

Through

Tolerance Over Specified

Length, No Tolerance
Under, mm

300
1500
3000
6000

1500
3000
6000
...

6
20
35
45

5 32

14

SI Units

SI Units
Specified Length, mm

Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No

Tolerance Under, in.

Tolerance Over Specified Diameter, No

Tolerance Under, mm
Diameters

Over

Through

Through 600

Over 600
Through 1200

Over 1200

...
1.5
2.5

1.5
2.5
...

1.5
2.5
3.0

3.0
4.0
5.0

5.0
5.5
6.5

TABLE 6 Camber Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet

TABLE 8 Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated

Sheet Cut Lengths, Not Resquared

NOTE 1Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight

line, the measurement being taken on the concave side with a straightedge.
NOTE 2The camber tolerances for sheet in cut lengths, not resquared,
are as shown in this table.

NOTE 1Out-of-square is the greatest deviation of an end edge from a

straight line at right angles to a side and touching one corner. It is also
obtained by measuring the difference between the diagonals of the cut
length. The out-of-square deviation is one half of that difference.

Inch-Pound Units

Inch-Pound Units
For Coils Over 12 in. in Width
The tolerance for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 116 in. in each 6
in. of width or fraction thereof.
SI Units
The tolerances for cut lengths of all thicknesses and all sizes is 1.0 mm in each
100 mm of width or fraction thereof.

For Coils Over 12 in. in Width

Cut Length, ft

Camber Tolerance,A in.

Over

Through

...
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
30

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
30
40

18

3 16

14

5 16

TABLE 9 Resquared Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated

Sheet

58
34
78
114
112
38
12

NOTE 1When cut lengths are specified resquared, the width and
length are not less than the dimensions specified. The individual tolerance
for over-width, over-length, camber, or out-of-square shall not exceed the
stated values.

SI Units

Inch-Pound Units
For Cut-lengths Over 12 in. in Width
Shall not exceed 116 in. for cut lengths up to and including 48 in. in width and
up to and including 120 in. in length. For cut lengths wider or longer the applicable tolerance is 18 in.
SI Units
Shall not exceed 1.6 mm for cut lengths up to and including 1200 mm in width
and up to and including 3000 mm in length. For cut lengths wider or longer, the
applicable tolerance is 3.2 mm.

For Coils Over 300 mm in Width

Cut Length, mm

Camber Tolerance,B mm

Over

Through

...
1200
1800
2400
3000
3700
4300
4900
5500
6000
9000

1200
1800
2400
3000
3700
4300
4900
5500
6000
9000
12 200

4
5
6
8
10
13
16
19
22
32
38

the specified requirements, the lot shall be accepted. For

chemical analysis not in conformance, retesting shall be done
by the methods contained in the section on test methods of Test
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.
9.2.3 If the original test results do not conform to the
specification for either base-metal properties or coating and are
outside the criteria described in 9.2.2, the product represented
by the out-of-specification test results must be discarded and a
new test shall be taken from the remaining lot adjacent to the
product associated with the out-of-specification test result. The
retest must conform to the requirements of this specification.

A
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 1 in. in any 20 ft, except as shown in
Table 14.
B
The camber tolerance for sheet in coils is 25 mm in any 6000 mm, except as
shown in Table 14.

weight. If such is the case, two additional tests shall be taken

at random. If the results on both of these retest specimens meet
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TABLE 10 Flatness Tolerances for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated
Sheet, Cut Lengths

TABLE 12 Width TolerancesNarrow Widths for Hot-Dip

Metallic-Coated Sheet, Coil and Cut Lengths, Not Resquared

NOTE 1This table does not apply to structural steel (SS) and HighStrength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLAS).
NOTE 2This table also applies to sheet cut to length from coils by the
consumer when adequate flattening measures are performed

NOTE 1This table applies to widths produced by slitting from wider

sheet.
NOTE 2The specified width range captions noted as follows are also
applied when sheet is specified to width tolerance all over, nothing under.
In such cases, the stated tolerances are doubled.
NOTE 3Tolerances based upon practice found to be generally followed by producers.

Inch-Pound Units
Specified
Thickness, in.
Through 0.048

Over 0.048

Specified Width, in.

Over

Through

12
36
60
12
36
60

36
60
72
36
60
72

Flatness
Tolerance,A in.

Inch-Pound Units

58
78
14
38
58
38

Specified Thickness, in.

SI Units
Specified
Thickness, mm
Through 1.0

Over 1.0

Specified Width, mm
Over

Through

300
900
1500
300
900
1500
1800

900
1500
...
900
1500
1800
...

Flatness
Tolerance,A mm

Over 0.019
through 0.032
Over 0.032

over 12 through 36

From 2
Through 6

Over 6
Through 9

Over 9
Through 12

0.014
0.068
0.083
0.110

0.068
0.083
0.110
0.187

0.008
0.012
0.016
0.032

0.016
0.016
0.032
0.032

0.032
0.032
0.032
0.032

Width Tolerance, Over and Under, mm

Over

Through

50
100
200

100
200
300

0.3
0.4
0.8

TABLE 13 Length TolerancesNarrow Widths for Hot-Dip

Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths, Not Resquared

NOTE 1This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl,
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet.

Inch-Pound Units
Specified
Length, in.

Through

Specified Width, mm

10
15
20
8
10
15
20

TABLE 11 Flatness Tolerances Specified to Restricted Flatness

for Hot-Dip Metallic-Coated Sheet, Cut Lengths
Specified
Width, in.

Over

SI Units

Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

Specified
Thickness, in.

Tolerances Over and Under Specified Width, in.

Inch-Pound Units

Flatness
Tolerance,A in.

Over

Through

Tolerance Over Specified

Length, No Tolerance
Under, in.

18
14

from 24
60
120

60
120
240

through 120, inclusive

14

wider or longer
over 12 through 48 through 120, inclusive
wider or longer

38

Specified Length, in.

SI Units
Specified
Thickness, mm
0.35 through 0.8
Over 0.8
A

Specified
Width, mm

12
34

SI Units
Specified
Length, mm

through 900
through 3000
wider or longer
through 1200
through 3000
wider or longer

Flatness
Tolerance,A mm

Over

Through

Tolerance Over Specified

Length, No Tolerance
Under, mm

600
1500
3000

1500
3000
6000

15
20
25

Specified Length, mm

8
10
5
8

Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

TABLE 14 Camber TolerancesNarrow Widths for Hot-Dip

Metallic-Coated Sheet, in Coils

10. Inspection
10.1 The producer shall afford the purchasers inspector
reasonable access to facilities to ensure that the product is
being produced in compliance with this specification. Unless
otherwise specified, all inspection and tests, except product
analysis, shall be made at the producers facilities prior to
shipment. Such inspection or sampling shall be made concurrently with the producers regular inspection and test operations unless it causes interference with normal operations or is
otherwise specified.
10.2 Responsibility for InspectionUnless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as

NOTE 1This table applies to widths of 2 to 12 in. [50 to 300 mm] incl,
that have been produced by slitting from wider sheet.
Inch-Pound Units
The camber tolerance is 14 in. in any 8 ft.
SI Units
The camber tolerance is 5.0 mm in any 2000 mm.

specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract

or order, the producers facilities, or any other facilities
suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements,
shall be used. The purchaser reserves the right to perform any

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ture, the organization submitting the documents is responsible
for the accuracy of the information.
12.2 The furnishing of a certificate of compliance or test
report, or both, shall not restrict the right of the purchaser to
sample and test the product furnished.

of the inspections set forth in this specification to ensure

supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.
11. Rejection and Rehearing
11.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection shall be
reported to the producer within a reasonable time after receipt
of product by the purchaser.
11.2 Product that is reported to be unacceptable subsequent
to the shipment to the purchasers plant, shall be set aside,
adequately protected, and correctly identified. The producer
shall be notified as soon as possible to permit a timely
investigation.
11.3 Samples that are representative of the rejected product
shall be made available to the producer. In the event that the
producer is dissatisfied with the rejection, a rehearing shall be
requested.

13. Packaging and Package Marking

13.1 It is common practice to use the methods of packaging
as listed in the latest revision of Practices A 700, but the
purchaser is permitted to specify other packaging methods.
13.2 As a minimum requirement, the product shall be
identified by having the manufacturers name or brand, ASTM
specification, coating designation, grade, size, unit weight,
purchasers order number, and unit identification (that is, ticket
number, coil number, etc.) legibly shown on a tag attached to
each coil or shipping unit.
13.3 Most producers are able to ink stamp metallic-coated
sheet with their logo and the pertinent ASTM specification
when ordered in either coil or cut lengths. Since many of the
metallic-coated products are stamped with a permanent ink
(not water soluble), the purchaser shall be very specific when
placing an order as to the requirements on sheet marking.
13.4 The purchase order shall include the specific loading
instructions.
13.5 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
shipments to the U.S. Federal government, when Level A is
specified, preservation, packaging, and packing shall be in
accordance with the Level A requirements of MIL-STD-163.
Marking for shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No.
123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-129 for military agencies.

12. Certification
12.1 When required by the purchase order, a certificate of
compliance or a test report, or both, shall be furnished to the
purchaser.
12.1.1 The certificate of compliance shall include a certification that the product has been manufactured and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the product specification,
and that the test results conform to the requirements of that
specification.
12.1.2 The test report shall show the heat analysis and the
results of all tests required by the product specification and the
order.
12.1.3 These documents shall provide information necessary to identify the product represented; for example, the
manufacturers name or brand, ASTM specification, coating
designation, grade (when required), ordered thickness, width,
length (if cut length), and unit identification (heat number, coil
number, etc.).
12.1.4 A signature is not required. However, the certification documents shall clearly identify the organization submitting the information. Notwithstanding the absence of a signa-

14. Keywords
14.1 aluminum-coated iron/steel; aluminum-zinc alloycoated steel, 55 %; coating; coatingsaluminum;
coatings55 % aluminum-zinc; coatingshot dip; coatings
metallic; coatingsterne metal; coatingszinc (hot-dip);
coatingszinc-5 % aluminum; corrosion; hot-dip; metalliccoated; sheet; steel; steel productshot-dip coatings; steel
sheetaluminum-coated; steel sheetterne coated; steel
sheetzinc-coated (galvanized); zinc-coated iron/steel

APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

X1.1 Metallic coated sheets are used to provide corrosion

protection to steel. The various types of coatings have different
characteristics and the consumer should consult the individual
producers for applicability and product data.

be performed immediately before fabrication, or Deep Drawing Steel (DDS), which ages at a slower rate, should be
specified. To minimize stretcher straining, extra-smooth steel
sheet is required and it must be effectively roller-leveled
immediately prior to fabrication, otherwise extra-smooth DDS
must be specified.

X1.2 Metallic-coated sheet of rimmed- or capped-type

steels is subject to the phenomenon commonly known as aging
when stored over a period of time. This may result in such
surface disturbances as fluting and stretcher strains when
fabricated. To minimize fluting, effective roller leveling must

X1.3 Metallic-coated sheet in coils is subject to coil breaks

when coiled to a smaller inside diameter than is compatible to
the thickness of the sheet. Other factors also effect this

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tendency for coil breaks.

GagesA reasonable estimate of weight [mass] of coating

may be obtained by converting coating thickness measurements made with magnetic gages. An accuracy of 615 % in
determining the thickness may be realized by following the
recommended practice for magnetic instruments described in
Practice E 376. This test may be used as a basis for acceptance,
but rejection shall be governed by the weight [mass] of coating
tests described in Section 7.

X1.4 The production of coils does not afford the same

opportunity for inspection and sorting as does the production of
cut lengths. Consequently, appropriate processing and quality
control procedures are required by the purchaser to obtain
optimum utilization of the product.
X1.5 Coating Thickness Measurements with Magnetic

SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 924/A 924M - 99) that may impact the use of this standard.
A 924/A 924M - 04:
(1) Added reference to Practice A 1030/A 1030M in 2.1.
(2) Added new 8.2.2 to refer to Practice A 1030/A 1030M.

(3) Renumbered subsequent subsections, and changed reference in 8.2.3 from Appendix X2 to Practice A 1030/A1030M.
(4) Deleted Appendix X2 in its entirety.

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