CSA G30.18Metric
30M Rebar (Canadian Standard Metric)
Authoritative dimensional properties, unit weight, cross-sectional area, spacing tables, standard hook geometries, and ACI 318-19 tension development length for structural concrete design.
Nominal Diameter
1.177″
29.9 mm
Nominal Area (Ab)
1.085 in²
700 mm²
Unit Weight
3.692 lb/ft
5.495 kg/m
90° Standard Hook
14.1″ tail
Pin: 9.42″ (239 mm)
Cross-Sectional & Geometric PropertiesDual US & SI Units
| Bar Designation | 30M | Code Standard | CSA G30.18 |
| Nominal Diameter (db) | 1.177 in | Metric Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Cross-Sectional Area (Ab) | 1.085 in² | Metric Area | 700 mm² |
| Linear Weight | 3.692 lb/ft | Metric Mass | 5.495 kg/m |
| Nominal Perimeter | 3.697 in | Metric Perimeter | 93.9 mm |
| Minimum Clear Spacing | max(1.0″, 1.177″) | ACI Provision | ACI 318-19 §25.2.1 |
ACI 318-19 Standard Hook Geometry (Table 25.3.1)
| Hook Type | Min. Inside Bend Pin | Extension Length (US) | Extension Length (SI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90° Standard Hook | 9.42″ (239 mm) | 14.1″ (12db) | 359 mm |
| 180° Standard Hook | 9.42″ (239 mm) | 4.7″ (max(4db, 2.5″)) | 120 mm |
CAD Cross-Section SchematicCSA G30.18
Nominal Linear Weight3.692 lb/ft (5.495 kg/m)
Common Structural Applications
- ›Large commercial building columns and heavy transfer structures
- ›Deep foundation caissons and bridge abutments
Engineering Detailing Note
Nominal area of 700 mm². Couplers or welded splices often preferred to reduce congestion.
30M Rebar Spacing Table (As / Unit Width)
Area of longitudinal reinforcement provided for slabs, walls, and footing mats at given on-center spacings.
Metric Spacings (mm² of steel per linear metre of slab/wall)
| 75 mm o.c. | 100 mm o.c. | 125 mm o.c. | 150 mm o.c. | 175 mm o.c. | 200 mm o.c. | 250 mm o.c. | 300 mm o.c. | 400 mm o.c. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9333mm²/m | 7000mm²/m | 5600mm²/m | 4667mm²/m | 4000mm²/m | 3500mm²/m | 2800mm²/m | 2333mm²/m | 1750mm²/m |
ACI 318-19 Tension Development Length (ld)
Calculated using ACI 318-19 Section 25.4.2.3 simplified method for Grade 60 (420 MPa) deformed bars in normal-weight concrete with clear spacing ≥ db and clear cover ≥ db.
| Concrete Strength (f'c) | Bottom Bars (ld) [ψt = 1.0] | Top Bars (ld) [ψt = 1.3] | Governing Provision | Minimum Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 MPa (~3045 psi) | 1612 mm | 2096 mm | CSA A23.3 / ACI 318M | ld ≥ 300 mm |
| 28 MPa (~4060 psi) | 1396 mm | 1815 mm | CSA A23.3 / ACI 318M | ld ≥ 300 mm |
| 35 MPa (~5075 psi) | 1249 mm | 1623 mm | CSA A23.3 / ACI 318M | ld ≥ 300 mm |
| 42 MPa (~6090 psi) | 1140 mm | 1482 mm | CSA A23.3 / ACI 318M | ld ≥ 300 mm |
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