Rebar cost fixed = order tonnage × (steel price + cut-and-bend) + net tonnage × (fixing + sundries). 12 t net with 3% wastage, at 700 + 80 per tonne supply and 150 + 20 per tonne fixing, comes to 11,681: 973 per tonne fixed, with steel 74% of the cost.
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Total = 11,681 → 973 per tonne fixed (0.97 per kg)
Where the Money Goes (worked example)
Item
Share
Steel supply
74%
Fixing
15%
Cutting and bending
8%
Sundries
2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How is rebar priced?
Usually per tonne (or per short ton in the US), with separate rates for supply, cutting and bending to a schedule, and fixing on site. Some contractors quote a single “supply and fix” rate per tonne.
What share of rebar cost is labour?
On typical building work, fixing labour is often 15–30% of the total, depending on local wages and how congested the reinforcement is.
Can I price rebar in my own currency?
Yes. Enter the steel, cut-and-bend, fixing and sundries rates in your currency and the totals come out in the same currency. The defaults are placeholders, not market prices.
