Rebar, Multiple Types Calculator
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Estimates the number of rebar pieces, weight of rebar, and cost (based on price per pound) of rebar for multiple layers or dimensions.
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Notice the rebar highlighted in red (image above), in the Length field, always enter the dimension in which the rebar will be placed lengthwise [A]. In the width field, always enter the dimension in which the rebar will be placed according to the on-center spacing [B]. Notice in the image below, the rebar highlighted in red is running the opposite direction. For this installation, the width and length is opposite from the one above.
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Rows
Layer 1-3
-Type: Size of rebar to be installed on this layer.
-Total Length: Total length of the layer.
-Width: Width of the layer.
-Spacing: On-center spacing of the rebar.
-Cover: Space between the edge of the rebar and the edge of the concrete.
-Quantity: Number of areas that are this exact same size.
-Length Purchased: Length of the rebar to be purchased for this installation (20ft is typical).
-#Pieces: Number of pieces.
-Length: Length of each piece.
-#Pieces to Buy: Number of pieces to purchase.
-Total: Total linear length.
-Weight: Total weight of rebar.
-Price/Pound: Price per pound of this rebar.
-Total Cost: Total cost for the rebar.
For different layers or pad dimensions, repeat this information for Layer 2 and 3.
Examples
Calculate the number of pieces of rebar needed for an installation where two layers of rebar will be installed for 5 pads that are 13ft by 4ft 6in. #5 Rebar ($0.67 per lb) will be placed perpendicular to the longest length and #6 ($0.88 per lb) rebar will be placed in the opposite direction over this layer. All bar will be placed with 3in cover and 6in on center.
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Layer 1
-Type: #5
-Total Length: 4ft 6in
-Width: 13ft
-Spacing: 6in o.c.
-Cover: 3in
-Quantity: 5
-Length Purchased: 20ft
-#Pieces: 130
-Length: 4ft ea
-#Pieces to Buy: 26
-Total: 520ft
-Weight: 542.36lb
-Price/Pound: $0.67
-Total Cost: $348.40
Layer 2
-Type: #6
-Total Length: 13ft
-Width: 4ft 6in
-Spacing: 6in o.c.
-Cover: 3in
-Quantity: 5
-Length Purchased: 20ft
-#Pieces: 45
-Length: 12ft 6in ea
-#Pieces to Buy: 28
-Total: 562ft 6in
-Weight: 844.88lb
-Price/Pound: $0.88
-Total Cost: $495.00
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