Reinforcement EstimatesTypical average weight of reinforcement (kg/m3) in concrete building elements. The below figures are for guideline only and may vary for different projects.Concrete building elementWeight of reinforcement in kg/m3

BasesBeamsCapping beamsColumnsGround beamsFootingsPile CapsPlate slabsRaftsRetaining wallsRibbed floor slabsSlabs one waySlabs two wayStairsTie beamsTransfer slabsWalls normalWalls wind90-130250-350135200-450230-33070-100110-15095-135115110-15080-12075-12567-135130-170130-17015070-10090-150

NOTE:For exposed elements add the following:Beams +100%; Columns +15%;Walls +50%

Average values for typical concrete frames:Heavy industrial = 130 kg/m3Commercial = 100 kg/m3Institutional = 90 kg/m3