Rebar estimating in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city by area, with port, logistics, military and residential work. It sits outside the HVHZ with somewhat lower design wind speeds than South Florida, but coastal and riverfront jobs still need corrosion-aware detailing.
Wind & code
Indicative value per ASCE 7 / Florida Building Code. Always confirm with the local building department and project drawings.
What changes when you estimate in Jacksonville
- Port and logistics facilities with heavy slab and foundation steel
- Military and federal work with detailed submittal requirements
- Beach and St. Johns River projects with corrosion exposure
- Fast-growing suburban residential in St. Johns and Clay counties
2026 rebar price reference
Jacksonville typically prices near the middle of the Florida ranges; proximity to rail and port can help material logistics.
| Item | Per short ton | Per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 60 stock rebar (distributor) | $1,000 – $1,500 | $0.50 – $0.75 |
| Fabricated (cut & bent), delivered | $1,300 – $1,900 | $0.65 – $0.95 |
| Furnished & installed | $2,200 – $3,500 | $1.10 – $1.75 |
Florida reference ranges; vary by supplier, volume and date.
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Rebar sizes in millimeters and inches
US bar numbers indicate the nominal diameter in eighths of an inch (#4 = 4/8" = 1/2"). Use this chart when you work with metric drawings or imported steel.
| Bar | Inches | mm | Metric equiv. | lb/ft | kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 3/8" | 9.5 | ø10 | 0.376 | 0.560 |
| #4 | 1/2" | 12.7 | ø12 | 0.668 | 0.994 |
| #5 | 5/8" | 15.9 | ø16 | 1.043 | 1.552 |
| #6 | 3/4" | 19.1 | ø20 | 1.502 | 2.235 |
| #7 | 7/8" | 22.2 | ø22 | 2.044 | 3.042 |
| #8 | 1" | 25.4 | ø25 | 2.670 | 3.973 |
| #9 | 1-1/8" | 28.7 | ø28 | 3.400 | 5.060 |
| #10 | 1-1/4" | 32.3 | ø32 | 4.303 | 6.404 |
| #11 | 1-3/8" | 35.8 | ø36 | 5.313 | 7.907 |
Minimum concrete cover (ACI 318)
| Cast against and permanently exposed to earth | 3 in (75 mm) |
| Exposed to weather or earth — #6 to #18 | 2 in (50 mm) |
| Exposed to weather or earth — #5 and smaller | 1-1/2 in (38 mm) |
| Not exposed — beams and columns | 1-1/2 in (38 mm) |
| Not exposed — slabs and walls, #11 and smaller | 3/4 in (19 mm) |
Code minimums for cast-in-place concrete. Coastal projects often specify more cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville in the HVHZ?
No. Only Miami-Dade and Broward are HVHZ. Jacksonville follows the standard Florida Building Code wind provisions.
How much does rebar cost per ton in Jacksonville?
As a 2026 reference, stock Grade 60 rebar runs roughly $1,000–$1,500 per short ton, fabricated and delivered about $1,300–$1,900, and installed about $2,200–$3,500. Jacksonville usually lands near the middle of those ranges.
Do I need epoxy-coated rebar near the beach?
It depends on the specification. Many coastal projects use increased cover, coated or galvanized bars for elements exposed to salt spray. Follow the engineer’s drawings.