What Are Standard Residential Rebar Prices?

Rebar Prices by Size

Depending on rebar length and diameter, you'll pay $0.18 to $6.20 per linear foot, not including installation. Most hardware stores identify rebar by diameter, while some use industry sizing.

#3

Grade 40 or 60 #3 rebar costs $0.18 to $1.25 per linear foot. At, 3/8 inches in diameter, it's the smallest size rebar you can find. This type is typically used in low or non-load-bearing applications, such as a patio or driveway.

#4

Grade 40 or 60 #4 rebar costs $0.30 to $2.00 per linear foot. Pros use this 1/2-inch diameter, mid-sized rebar for driveways, foundation floors, and walls.

#5

Grade 40 or 60 #5 rebar costs $0.45 to $2.55 per linear foot. It's generally the largest size used in residential construction at 5/8 inches in diameter, usually for foundation-grade beams, foundations, and footings.

#6 and Larger

New. Explain that these larger sizes typically aren’t used for residential work and give a broad overview of prices and applications.

Rebar sizes #6 and larger are typically not used in residential construction. The heavier gauge bar is better suited for commercial and industrial applications. #6 through #8 bars are used for medium to heavy applications like retaining walls, high-rise construction, and parking structures.

Rebar Costs by Type

Rebar is made from various types of material. Depending on the installation location, your concrete pro may recommend a material other than basic steel rebar.

Rebar Stirrups

Rebar stirrups hold longitudinal rebar sections together. Depending on the sizing, each rebar stirrup costs $5 to $20 or more. Stirrups are square or rectangular in shape and range from six to 36 inches, sometimes even larger.

Rebar Prices per Ton

You'll spend anywhere from $850 to $2,500 per ton when purchasing bulk rebar. You would not need to purchase this much rebar for most residential applications. Contractors or wholesalers typically use rebar pricing by the ton.

Rebar Price Factors

In addition to rebar sizing and material type, the following factors also influence the price:

• Geographical location: Often, rebar will be more expensive in remote locations where less stock is available.

• Steel market rate: The price of steel can fluctuate greatly depending on market conditions. If manufacturing or supply chain issues exist, you can usually expect the cost of steel rebar to increase substantially.

• Bulk discounts: Generally speaking, buying 20 feet of rebar is less per foot than a tow-foot bar. Plus, concrete contractors may receive a discount from suppliers for bulk rebar purchases. If your project is large enough, those connections could pass down some of the savings to you.

• Grade: Grade is a measure of the strength of a piece of rebar. Typically, the higher the grade, the higher the cost.

• Size purchased: As the size of the steel rebar you purchase increases, so will the price. The size considers both the length of the rebar and the diameter.

Rebar Grades Explained

Most residential projects use #3, #4, or #5 rebar of grade 40 or 60. Grade classifies the strength of the rebar or how many pounds per square inch the rebar can withstand. Manufacturers measure grade by “ksi" or kilopound per square inch.

There are two separate rebar grade ratings: yield and tensile. If a piece of rebar is pulled on each end, yield strength is determined when the rebar starts to deform and can’t return to its original shape, and tensile strength is determined when the rebar fails or breaks.

Rebar grade ratings

DIY Rebar Installation vs. Hire a Pro

Rebar installation requires proper knowledge of concrete and specialty tools that can cut bend and tie it. Plus, you’ll need to know how to read engineering plans. Improperly installing rebar can pose a safety risk and cause your concrete to crack, sag, or collapse over time.

For this reason, rebar installation is typically best left to the pros. Save yourself the headache by hiring a local concrete foundation installer or concrete floor installer near you to ensure the job is done right.