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Linear weight
2.044 lb/ft
Total weight
1,226.4 lb
0.613 tons
Reinforcing bar weights & areas (imperial)
| Bar | Diameter | Area (in²) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 0.375 in | 0.11 | 0.376 |
| #4 | 0.500 in | 0.20 | 0.668 |
| #5 | 0.625 in | 0.31 | 1.043 |
| #6 | 0.750 in | 0.44 | 1.502 |
| #7 | 0.875 in | 0.60 | 2.044 |
| #8 | 1.000 in | 0.79 | 2.670 |
| #9 | 1.128 in | 1.00 | 3.400 |
| #10 | 1.270 in | 1.27 | 4.303 |
| #11 | 1.410 in | 1.56 | 5.313 |
Nominal ASTM values. Steel density 490 lb/ft³.
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