2B Finish Sheet — ASTM A480
2B finish sheet — cold-rolled sheet that is annealed, pickled and skin-passed. 2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating.
- ASTM A480
- 10 grades
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is a 2B finish sheet?
A 2B finish sheet is cold-rolled sheet that is annealed, pickled and skin-passed. 2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating.
2B Finish Sheet: What to Know Before Ordering
- Cold rolled, annealed, pickled, skin-passed
- Most common industrial finish
- Base for No.4 and hairline polishing
2B Finish Sheet Materials & Grades
| Grade | Material standard | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| SS 904L 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water |
| SS 304 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 304L 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service |
| SS 310 / 310S 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature |
| SS 316 / 316L 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service |
| SS 321 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C |
| SS 347 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants |
| Duplex 2205 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget |
| Super Duplex 2507 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Seawater and high-chloride service where strength also matters |
| Super Duplex S32760 2b finish sheet | ASTM A240 | Seawater firewater, injection and offshore piping |
Other sheets
2B finish sheet — questions buyers ask
What is a 2B finish sheet?
A 2B finish sheet is cold-rolled sheet that is annealed, pickled and skin-passed. 2B is the standard finish for stainless sheet — smooth, bright-matte and ready for fabrication, polishing or coating.
What does 2B mean on stainless sheet?
It is an ASTM A480 finish code: cold rolled, heat treated, pickled and given a light skin-pass for a smooth matte surface.
Which grades are 2b finish sheets available in?
SS 904L, SS 304, SS 304L, SS 310 / 310S, SS 316 / 316L, SS 321, SS 347, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Super Duplex S32760.
Which standard covers 2b finish sheet dimensions?
ASTM A480. The material standard depends on the grade.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026