| Dia (mm) | Area (mm²) | Wt/m (kg) | Wt/12m (kg) | Bars/T | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 28.3 | 0.222 | 2.66 | 375 | Stirrups, ties |
| 8 | 50.3 | 0.395 | 4.74 | 210 | Stirrups, distribution bars |
| 10 | 78.5 | 0.617 | 7.40 | 135 | Slabs, secondary reinforcement |
| 12 | 113.1 | 0.889 | 10.67 | 93 | Slabs, beams, columns |
| 16 | 201.1 | 1.580 | 18.96 | 52 | Beams, columns, footings |
| 20 | 314.2 | 2.469 | 29.63 | 33 | Beams, columns, footings |
| 25 | 490.9 | 3.858 | 46.30 | 21 | Heavy beams, columns, piles |
| 28 | 615.8 | 4.839 | 58.07 | 17 | Heavy columns, raft foundations |
| 32 | 804.2 | 6.321 | 75.85 | 13 | Heavy columns, piles, retaining walls |
| 36 | 1017.9 | 7.999 | 95.99 | 10 | Piles, heavy structural members |
| 40 | 1256.6 | 9.877 | 118.52 | 8 | Piles, bridge piers |