PangPang Tools16 mm bars, ten 6 m lengths
About 94.7 kg theoretical steelCalculate approximate reinforcing steel weight from nominal diameter, cut length and number of bars. The widely used D²/162.2 kg/m estimate is theoretical and is not a bar bending schedule.
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Rebar Theoretical Weight Calculator
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Calculate approximate reinforcing steel weight from nominal diameter, cut length and number of bars. The widely used D²/162.2 kg/m estimate is theoretical and is not a bar bending schedule.
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Slab long side (m): 10 · Slab short side (m): 6 · Center spacing (mm): 200 · Edge cover (mm): 40 · Grid layers: 2
Bars per layer: 82A worked example using the listed default inputs. Rectangular slab grid with uniform spacing and two orthogonal directions; ignores splice, hooks, anchorage and bar clashes.
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Is the output a legally or technically certified result?
No. Check verified rates, conditions and underlying rules first. Rectangular slab grid with uniform spacing and two orthogonal directions; ignores splice, hooks, anchorage and bar clashes.
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100×10 mm steel flat, 6 m long at 7,850 kg/m³
7.85 kg per metreEstimate theoretical weight for rectangular metal sections or solid round rods. Supply actual dimensions and bulk material density, and compare the resulting kilograms and cost.