This specification covers steel sheets that are hot-dip processed with zinc or zinc-iron alloy coatings in the form of coils and cut lengths. The material is available under various designations, including commercial steel, forming steel, deep drawing steel, extra deep drawing steel, structural steel, high strength low alloy steel, high strength low alloy steel with improved formability, solution hardened steel, and bake hardenable steel.

Structural steel, high strength low alloy steel, solution hardened steel, and bake hardenable steel can be found in several grades based on their mechanical properties. The yield strength, elongation, and bending properties of the steel should be determined before use. Additionally, a bend test should be conducted on the coated sheets to ensure their quality.