Lift Schedules: Basalt Rebar is 3-5x lighter than Steel Rebar
The table below clearly shows the very unsubtle difference between Basalt and Steel rebar. Basalt rebar is also 2-3x stronger and has a whole host of other advantages. When it comes to site activities, time is money. Simply put: crews installing basalt rebar are significantly more efficient, as the product is much easier to handle.
Rebar Size
Basalt Mass per Unit lbs / kg per Linear Foot
Steel Mass per Unit lbs / kg per Linear Foot
% Weight Increase Using Steel Rebar over Basalt Rod Rebar
#2 / 6.35mm
0.050 lbs / 0.022 kg
0.170 lbs / 0.076 kg
340%
#3 / 9.525mm
0.112 lbs / 0.050 kg
0.376 lbs / 0.168 kg
336%
#4 / 12.70mm
0.198 lbs / 0.089 kg
0.668 lbs / 0.299 kg
337%
#5 / 15.875mm
0.309 lbs / 0.138 kg
1.043 lbs / 0.467 kg
338%
#6 / 19.05mm
0.445 lbs / 0.199 kg
1.502 lbs / 0.673 kg
338%
#7 / 22.225mm
0.559 lbs / 0.250 kg
2.044 lbs / 0.916 kg
341%
Rebar Size | Basalt Mass per Unit lbs / kg per Linear Foot | Steel Mass per Unit lbs / kg per Linear Foot | % Weight Increase Using Steel Rebar over Basalt Rod Rebar |
#2 / 6.35mm | 0.050 lbs / 0.022 kg | 0.170 lbs / 0.076 kg | 340% |
#3 / 9.525mm | 0.112 lbs / 0.050 kg | 0.376 lbs / 0.168 kg | 336% |
#4 / 12.70mm | 0.198 lbs / 0.089 kg | 0.668 lbs / 0.299 kg | 337% |
#5 / 15.875mm | 0.309 lbs / 0.138 kg | 1.043 lbs / 0.467 kg | 338% |
#6 / 19.05mm | 0.445 lbs / 0.199 kg | 1.502 lbs / 0.673 kg | 338% |
#7 / 22.225mm | 0.559 lbs / 0.250 kg | 2.044 lbs / 0.916 kg | 341% |
Apply these numbers to calculate cost-saving activity in the reduction of transportation loads, weight savings, pick size, delivery, crane time, and equipment wear and tear. Basalt rebar offers increased load sizes with less effort and resources.
Still not convinced? These pictures show some of our Black Rod Basalt™ rebar being weighed next to conventional rusty steel rebar. The right-hand picture shows both 10mm / 3/8ths bars together and shows the steel rebar is 4.6 times heavier in this example.
Steel Rebar: 1028 grams
Basalt Rebar: 223 grams
Together: 1252 grams
The Maximum Lifting Capacity per OSHA Guidelines for One (1) Person is 50 lbs. The following table demonstrates the lightness of the basalt rod rebar and how much more efficient it is to move by hand.
As per OSHA
# 20' Pieces of Rebar 1 Person can Carry
# 20' Pieces of Rebar 2 People can Carry
# 40' Pieces of Rebar 2 People can Carry
Rebar Size
Units of Steel Rebar 1 person can carry
Units of Basalt Rebar 1 Person can carry
% Increase
Basalt / Steel
Units of Steel Rebar
Units of Basalt Rebar
Units of 40' Steel Rebar
Units of 40' Basalt Rebar
#2
14
50
357%
29
100
14
50
#3
6
22
367%
13
44
6
22
#4
3
12
400%
7
25
3
12
#5
2
8
400%
4
16
2
8
#6
1
5
500%
3
11
1
5
#7
1
4
400%
2
8
1
4
As per OSHA | # 20' Pieces of Rebar 1 Person can Carry | # 20' Pieces of Rebar 2 People can Carry | # 40' Pieces of Rebar 2 People can Carry | ||||
Rebar Size | Units of Steel Rebar 1 person can carry | Units of Basalt Rebar 1 Person can carry | % Increase Basalt / Steel | Units of Steel Rebar | Units of Basalt Rebar | Units of 40' Steel Rebar | Units of 40' Basalt Rebar |
#2 | 14 | 50 | 357% | 29 | 100 | 14 | 50 |
#3 | 6 | 22 | 367% | 13 | 44 | 6 | 22 |
#4 | 3 | 12 | 400% | 7 | 25 | 3 | 12 |
#5 | 2 | 8 | 400% | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
#6 | 1 | 5 | 500% | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
#7 | 1 | 4 | 400% | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
These savings translate across all activities, from initial shipping to storage to installation. Please contact us to learn more.