SS 304 No.1 Finish SheetASTM A240 · ASTM A480 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304 · UNS S30400
An SS 304 no.1 finish sheet is hot-rolled, annealed and pickled sheet, made from SS 304 to ASTM A240. No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts.
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A480
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet?
- What it is
- Hot-rolled, annealed and pickled sheet
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A480
- Grade
- SS 304 · UNS S30400
- Best at
- General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work
SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet Specification
| Product | SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A480 |
| Thickness | Below 4.76 mm (3/16") |
| Size | 1000 / 1219 / 1250 / 1500 × 2000 / 2438 / 2500 / 3000 mm or cut |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a No.1 Finish Sheet
No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts.
- Hot rolled, annealed, pickled
- Dull and rough
- Heavier gauges
More on choosing: No.1 finish sheet guide.
SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet: Why 304 for no.1 finish sheets
No.1 is a dull, rough finish for industrial use where appearance does not matter — tanks, chutes and heat-resisting parts. In SS 304, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless sheet is formed and finished for visible or hygienic surfaces. SS 304 is picked for general corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Food & dairy — Tanks, piping and equipment that must be cleaned daily. |
| Matching filler | ER308 / ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 10.5 |
| Carbon | 0.07 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304 grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 304 No.1 Finish Sheet — questions buyers ask
Where is No.1 finish used?
Industrial parts, tanks and heat-resisting components where surface appearance is not important.
Which standard covers SS 304 no.1 finish sheets?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow ASTM A480. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304 no.1 finish sheet?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026