Weight of Reinforcement per meter length

 Diameter                                   Weight per Meter 

6mm         —  0.222 Kg

8mm         —  0.395 Kg

10mm       —  0.616 Kg

12mm       —  0.888 Kg

16mm       —  1.578 Kg

20mm       —  2.466 Kg

25mm       —  3.853 Kg

32mm       —  6.313 Kg

40mm       —  9.865 Kg

 Clear cover required to be maintained in Reinforcement 

  • General Footings —  50mm
  • Raft Foundation Top      —  50mm
  • Raft Foundation Bottom —  75mm
  • General Column —  40mm
  • Strap Beam —  50mm
  • Shear Wall —  25mm
  • Beams —  25mm
  • Slabs —  15mm
  • Flat Slab —  20mm
  • Staircase              —  15mm
  • Retaining Wall   —  20/25 mm