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 Tampa
- Strong single-family and multifamily growth with CMU walls needing vertical cells reinforced
- Distribution warehouses and tilt-up panels with large slab-on-grade quantities
- Bayfront and barrier-island work in flood zones with elevated foundations
- Bridge and port infrastructure with coated-bar specifications
2026 rebar price reference
Tampa generally prices around the middle of the Florida ranges, with coastal and flood-zone jobs trending higher.
| 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 Tampa in the HVHZ?
No. The HVHZ applies only to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Tampa follows the standard Florida Building Code wind provisions, which still require high design wind speeds.
How much does rebar cost per ton in Tampa?
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. Tampa usually falls near the middle of those ranges.
What rebar size is common in Tampa CMU homes?
#5 bars in grouted CMU cells are very common for Florida block homes, with spacing set by the engineer based on wind load. Bond beams typically use #5 continuous bars.