Reduction in endurance limit due to surface finish (steel parts).
Hardness (HB)
 
Tensile strength Su (ksi)
| where: | 
| A - Mirror-polished. | 
| B - Fine-ground or commercially polished. | 
| C - Machined or cold drawn. | 
| D - Hot-rolled. | 
| E - As forged. | 
| F - Corroded in tap water. | 
| G - Corroded in salt water. |