#6 Rebar Calculator — 3/4 Inch Heavy Bar
Estimate #6 (3/4-inch) rebar bar count and weight for heavy footings, structural columns, and reinforced concrete walls. Returns lineal feet and total weight.
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Add 10% for standard cuts and overlaps
Results
Bars Needed
38bars
Total Lineal Feet
608lin ft
Total rebar length including waste
Total Weight
406lb
#4 rebar weight per CRSI
Slab Area
240sq ft
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#6 rebar (3/4 inch diameter) is the heavy-duty reinforcement for structural elements requiring high steel area: large footings beneath load-bearing CMU walls, reinforced concrete walls 8+ ft tall, structural columns, and commercial slabs. At ~2× the cost and 2× the weight of #4, only specify it when engineering or code requires the extra capacity.
For more typical residential applications, use the #4 or #5 calculator.
How to Estimate #6 Rebar
Bars = ⌈Dimension ÷ Spacing⌉ + 1. Weight = LF × 1.502 lb/ft.
#6 Rebar Quick Reference
- Diameter: 3/4 inch (0.75 in)
- Weight: 1.502 lb/ft (30.04 lb per 20 ft stick)
- Steel area: 0.44 sq in
- Min bend dia: 4.5 in
- Class B lap splice: 30 in
- Cost: ~$1.00-1.50/LF (2025)
- Stock: 20 ft or 40 ft sticks (40 ft preferred for fewer splices)
- Common use: heavy footings, structural columns, tall reinforced walls
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need #6 rebar?
#6 rebar (3/4 inch diameter) is specified for: heavy footings (30 inch+ wide), reinforced concrete walls 8+ ft tall, structural columns, commercial slabs supporting vehicle loads, and engineered residential beams.
How much does #6 rebar weigh?
1.502 lb per linear foot — over 2× the weight of #4 (0.668 lb/ft). A 20 ft stick weighs 30 lb; a 40 ft stick weighs 60 lb. Plan handling accordingly.
How much does #6 rebar cost?
$1.00-1.50 per LF in 2025 — about 2× the cost of #4 by foot. A 20 ft stick: $20-30. By the ton: $900-1,300.
Is #6 rebar handled by hand?
Yes, but two people are recommended for any piece over 10 ft long. A 20 ft #6 stick at 30 lb is awkward to maneuver alone; tying it in place definitely takes two.
Can #6 rebar replace 2 layers of #4?
Roughly equivalent in steel area: 1 × #6 (0.44 sq in) ≈ 2 × #4 (2 × 0.20 = 0.40 sq in). Specifying #6 reduces piece count and placement labor, but each piece is harder to handle. Usually trades 50% fewer placements for ~2× material cost per pound.
Looking for the general calculator?
Calculate rebar quantity, spacing, and total weight for concrete slabs, footings, and walls. Covers #3 through #8 bar sizes using CRSI published weight tables.
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