Steel Quantity Estimator
A planning thumb-rule for reinforcement steel from concrete volume — not a structural design.
⚠️ Planning thumb-rule only — NOT a structural design
This is a rough material-budgeting figure. The actual steel — bar sizes, spacing and quantity — must come from a structural engineer's drawings (bar bending schedule). Never build from this number.
= 35.31 cft
Element type (sets a typical steel %)
Assumptions — edit to match your site
Steel percentage is by volume of concrete; ranges are typical, not rules. Steel density 7,850 kg/m³.
How it's calculated
Steel = volume × % × density
= 1 m³ × 0.8% × 7,850 kg/m³ = 63 kg (0.063 ton)
⚠️ Indicative estimate only — quantities and prices vary by site, materials and method. Always verify with your contractor or vendor before buying.
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