Hot-dip galvanized steel is primarily used for applications such as automobile parts, air conditioning equipment (ducting/culvert), electric panels, building structures (corrugated roofing/wall panels), home appliance, ceiling frames and many more. Its anti-corrosion ability generally depends on the quantity of zinc coated on the surface. G90 or less in normally used for indoor facilities or equipments while G90 or more is use in suburban districts. Painted G90 is used in areas within cities or in industrial zones as well as along the seashore due to the high density of salty atmosphere.

Galvannealed steel is used for automobile body panels including vehicles such as buses, trucks and cars. It is also used for parts that require a long lifespan.

Galvalume and Galfan steel has a longer lifespan than hot-dip galvanized steel and is therefore preferred in applications that requires a long term corrosion resistance. Both types are also used in applications with temperatures higher than 500 degree Fahrenheit because hot-dip galvanized steel is not able to withstand such high temperatures. Galvalume and Galfan applications includes industrial roofing and siding, electric boxes and panels, furnace parts, heating devices and under-body parts of automobile as well as many more.

Electro-galvanized steel can be used in home appliances that require a very smooth surface appearance. This includes DVD, computer and electronic equipment bodies.

Pre-painted steel is widely used in roofing and siding, electronic devices, exposed body parts of automobiles, household appliances, furniture, garage doors, indoor wall panels and containers. The anti-corrosion service life of the pre-painted steel depends on the surface paint used. If a polyester (PE) paint is used the service life is around 7 to 8 years. The service life of a product painted with silicone modified polyester (SMP) is around 10 to 12 years and 15 years for special modified polyester. Polyvinyl chloride painted products usually has a service life of between 15 and 20 years and between 20 and 25 years for polyvinylidene fluoride products.