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6mm Rod Weight

Updated 8 November 2026Checked against IS 1786:2008How we check

A 6mm TMT bar weighs 0.222 kg per meter (IS 1786). One standard 12 m bar weighs about 2.66 kg, and a 40 ft bar weighs about 2.71 kg. A typical bundle has 12 bars of 6 mm, which weighs about 32.0 kg.

6mm Rod Weight Calculator

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6mm Rod Weight by Length

LengthWeight
1 meter0.222 kg
1 foot0.068 kg
20 ft (6.10 m)1.35 kg
12 m (standard bar)2.66 kg
40 ft (12.19 m)2.71 kg

6mm Rod Weight by Quantity (12 m bars)

QuantityWeight
1 bars2.7 kg
5 bars13.3 kg
10 bars26.6 kg
25 bars66.6 kg
50 bars133.2 kg
100 bars266.4 kg

One tonne of 6 mm bars contains about 375 bars of 12 m.

How to Calculate 6mm Rod Weight

Weight (kg/m) = D² ÷ 162 = 6 × 6 ÷ 162 = 0.222 kg/m

The IS 1786 nominal value is 0.222 kg/m. Multiply by the length in meters: 0.222 × 12 = 2.66 kg for one 12 m bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of 6mm rod per meter?

A 6mm steel rod or TMT bar weighs 0.222 kg per meter as per IS 1786.

What is the weight of 6mm rod per piece?

One standard 12 m bar of 6mm weighs about 2.66 kg.

What is the weight of 6mm steel rod 40 ft?

A 40 ft (12.19 m) 6mm bar weighs about 2.71 kg.

How many 6mm bars are in one bundle?

A bundle usually has 12 bars of 6mm, weighing about 32.0 kg. Bundle size can vary by brand.

What is the weight of 6mm rod per foot?

A 6mm rod weighs about 0.068 kg per foot.

How many 6mm bars are in 1 tonne?

About 375 bars of 12 m length make one tonne.

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