Calculate rebar weight in kg for any diameter and length. Grade-60 Rs 289/kg. Grade-40 Rs 255/kg. Support for 8mm to 32mm bars. Add multiple bar sizes in one calculation. Total weight and PKR cost instantly.FF Steel Grade-60: Rs 289/kg - Updated April 2026 BOQ
Whether you are ordering steel for a foundation, columns, beams, or a full grey structure knowing the exact rebar weight before ordering prevents over-spending and shortages. This free steel weight calculator for Pakistan calculates rebar weight using the standard formula: Weight (kg) = (Diameter² ÷ 162) × Length. Add multiple bar sizes in one calculation, select Grade-60 or Grade-40, and get the total weight and cost at April 2026 market rates.
Based on Glorious Builders' verified April 2026 BOQ: FF Steel Grade-60 at Rs 289/kg for 4,910 kg in a 5 Marla G+1 grey structure. Use this to verify your contractor's steel estimate before signing any contract.
✓ Standard Formula: Dia² ÷ 162 × Length✓ Grade-60 Rs 289/kg✓ April 2026 Rates
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Reference Data - April 2026Steel Rebar Weight Chart Pakistan 2026Standard rebar weights per meter. Rate: Grade-60 Rs 289/kg, Grade-40 Rs 255/kg (April 2026 BOQ verified).
Diameter
Weight/meter
Weight/foot
Grade-60 Cost/meter
Grade-40 Cost/meter
Common Use
8 mm
0.395 kg/m
0.120 kg/ft
Rs 114
Rs 101
Stirrups, ties
10 mm
0.617 kg/m
0.188 kg/ft
Rs 178
Rs 157
Slab reinforcement
12 mm
0.888 kg/m
0.271 kg/ft
Rs 257
Rs 226
Beams, slabs
16 mm
1.578 kg/m
0.481 kg/ft
Rs 456
Rs 402
Columns, main beams
20 mm
2.466 kg/m
0.752 kg/ft
Rs 712
Rs 629
Heavy columns, foundation
25 mm
3.853 kg/m
1.175 kg/ft
Rs 1,113
Rs 983
Foundation, heavy beams
32 mm
6.313 kg/m
1.924 kg/ft
Rs 1,824
Rs 1,610
Heavy foundation, retaining walls
FF Steel Grade-60 April 2026 BOQ RateRs 289 per kg BOQ Verified: 09-04-2026Glorious Builders' April 2026 BOQ for a 5 Marla G+1 grey structure in Dream Garden Lahore shows: FF Steel Grade-60 at Rs 289/kg × 4,910 kg = Rs 14.2 Lac for steel alone. Grade-60 has a yield strength of 60,000 psi 50% stronger than Grade-40. Required for DHA Lahore and Bahria Town construction. Glorious Builders uses Grade-60 on 100% of projects as standard.
Steel Weight Formula Pakistan StandardWeight (kg) = Diameter² ÷ 162 × Length (meters)The standard formula used in Pakistan construction: W = D² / 162 × L, where D is diameter in mm and L is length in meters. For feet: convert to meters first (1 foot = 0.3048 meters) or use the simplified formula W = D² / 533 × L (feet). This calculator uses the standard formula and converts feet to meters internally for accurate results.
FAQSteel Weight Calculator Pakistan 2026 - FAQ
Steel prices in Pakistan in April 2026: FF Steel Grade-60 is Rs 289 per kg. Grade-40 steel is approximately Rs 255 per kg. These rates are verified from Glorious Builders' April 2026 BOQ for a 5 Marla project in Dream Garden Lahore. Steel prices fluctuate with international scrap rates and PKR exchange rate always confirm with your supplier before procurement. For a 5 Marla G+1 home requiring 4,910 kg of Grade-60: total steel cost is Rs 14.2 Lac.
A 5 Marla G+1 grey structure requires approximately 4,910 kg of Grade-60 FF Steel rebar as verified in Glorious Builders' April 2026 BOQ. At Rs 289/kg (April 2026), total steel cost is Rs 14.2 Lac. The rule of thumb is approximately 500 kg of rebar per 1,000 sqft of covered area. A 5 Marla G+1 has approximately 2,500 sqft covered area so 5,000 × 0.98 = approximately 4,900 kg total. Use our construction material calculator for a complete breakdown.
The standard steel weight formula used in Pakistan is: Weight (kg) = D² ÷ 162 × L, where D is the diameter in millimetres and L is the length in metres. Example for 16mm bar, 12 metres long: Weight = 16² ÷ 162 × 12 = 256 ÷ 162 × 12 = 1.58 × 12 = 18.96 kg. For feet: convert to metres first (multiply by 0.3048). This calculator does the conversion automatically just enter length in feet.
Grade-60 steel has a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi (414 MPa). Grade-40 has 40,000 psi (276 MPa) 33% lower. In practical terms: Grade-60 columns and beams can carry significantly more load before yielding. This matters in seismic events, overloading, and long-term structural safety. DHA Lahore and Bahria Town require or recommend Grade-60. Grade-40 costs Rs 255/kg vs Rs 289/kg for Grade-60 a saving of Rs 34/kg. On a 5 Marla home using 4,910 kg, the Grade-40 saving is Rs 1.67 Lac but the structural compromise is permanent and irreversible.
Standard rebar sizes for residential construction in Pakistan: Columns 16mm and 20mm main bars with 8mm or 10mm stirrups. Beams 16mm main tension bars, 12mm compression bars, 8mm stirrups at 6-inch centres. Ground floor slab 12mm bars at 6-inch spacing both ways. Roof slab 10mm or 12mm at 6-inch spacing. Foundation footings 16mm or 20mm main bars with 8mm ties. Staircase 12mm main bars with 8mm distribution bars. Always verify with a PEC-registered structural engineer for your specific design.
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