Coating thickness · Coating
Minimum mean coating thickness increases with article thickness, so heavier sections receive a thicker zinc coating than thin plate in the same bath.
GalvanizingCoating thickness measurement
Source: BS EN ISO 1461
§ Standards
Status
CURRENT
Last verified
2026-09-06
BSI · STANDARD
BS EN
ISO 1461
Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
§ 01
Overview
What this standard covers
Minimum mean coating thickness by article thickness, plus appearance, adhesion and repair requirements for hot dip galvanizing after fabrication.
Requirements and test methods for hot dip galvanized coatings applied to fabricated iron and steel articles.
Who uses it
Designers, galvanizers and coating inspectors agreeing coating thickness, venting and appearance.
§ 02
Details
Reference data
- Standard number
- BS EN ISO 1461
- Title
- Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
- Organisation
- BSI
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Subject
- Galvanizing
- Subcategory
- Coating
- Type
- STANDARD
- Application
- Contractual
- Availability
- Paid
- Status
- CURRENT
- Roles
- coating standard
- Last verified
- 2026-09-06
Official source: knowledge.bsigroup.com
§ 03
Requirements
Key requirements
§ 04
Related
Standards used alongside this one
- BS EN ISO 14713-2
Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for hot dip galvanizing
Design guidance for galvanizing: venting and draining holes, distortion control, joint detailing and expected coating life by environment.
United KingdomGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
- ASTM A123/A123M
Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
US coating thickness grades by material category and thickness — the ASTM counterpart to ISO 1461.
United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
- ASTM A153/A153M
Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
Galvanized coatings on bolts, nuts and small hardware, where centrifuging and thread clearance matter.
United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
- ASTM A385/A385M
Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip)
Design and detailing practice for galvanizing, including venting, drainage and avoiding overlapping surfaces.
United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
- EN ISO 1461
Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
European coating thickness and quality requirements for galvanizing after fabrication.
European UnionGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
- IS 2629
Recommended Practice for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Iron and Steel
Indian recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing, including preparation and handling.
IndiaGalvanizingCURRENTPaid
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Last reviewed
Calculations
Any figures produced on this page are indicative estimates for early sizing and comparison only — they are not engineered design outputs.
References
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