Reinforcing bar or “rebar” is graded according to its physical characteristics. The higher the grade, the wider and heavier the rebar is. #11 rebar is among the widest and heaviest of the available standard grades, and is thus well-suited for use in heavy-duty and demanding construction projects.
Rebar is primarily used to reinforce concrete, a task it is well suited for since concrete and steel have similar heat expansion coefficients. Steel rebar has superior tensile strength, decreasing concrete’s load-bearing stress. While smaller grades of rebar may be used in smaller-scale construction projects, #11 rebar is most frequently used in large, load-bearing structures like bridges, docks and large or tall buildings. Its metric or “soft size” equivalent is #36 rebar.
Gr. 60 | Available in 20′ Lengths
| Imperial Bar Size | “Soft” Metric Size | Weight per unit length (lb/ft) | Mass per unit length (kg/m) | Nominal Diameter (in) | Nominal Diameter (mm) | Nominal Area(in2) | Nominal Area (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | #36 | 5.313 | 7.924 | 1.41 | 35.81 | 1.56 | 1006 |
Weight per unit length: 5.313 pounds per foot
Nominal diameter: 1.41 inches
Nominal area: (square inches): 1.56
