1. Classification by thickness: 

(1) thin plate 

(2) medium plate 

(3) thick plate

(4) extra thick plate

2. according to the production method classification:

(1) hot rolled steel plate 

(2) cold rolled steel plate

3. according to the surface characteristics of the classification: 

(1) galvanized sheet (hot galvanized sheet, galvanized sheet) 

(2) tinplate

(3) composite steel plate 

(4) color coated steel plate

4. classified by use: 

(1) bridge steel plate 

(2) boiler steel plate 

(3) shipbuilding steel plate 

(4) armor steel plate 

(5) automobile steel plate

(6) Roof steel plate

(7) Structural steel plate 

(8) electrical steel plate (silicon steel sheet) 

(9) spring steel plate 

(10) other