Rebar & Mesh Calculator
Calculate mesh sheets and reinforcement allowance for concrete slabs and pads.
Rebar and mesh for a 5m by 2.4m slab
For a slab measuring 5 metres by 2.4 metres, this estimate includes mesh coverage and overlap using the default reinforcement settings below.
- Slab area12.00 m²
- Mesh sheets3
- Effective cover per sheet5.61 m²
- Tying wire2 kg
Results - Rebar & Mesh Calculator
- Slab area12.00 m²
- Mesh sheets3
- Effective cover per sheet5.61 m²
- Tying wire2 kg
How this reinforcement calculator works
It uses the slab area and an effective mesh cover per sheet once overlaps are allowed for, then estimates tying wire and sheet count.
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