Wire Mesh & SlabsConstruction

Concrete Slab Welded Wire Mesh (WWR / BRC) & Bar Chairs Estimator

Calculate welded wire reinforcement (WWR/BRC) sheets or rolls, 15% edge lap splicing, total steel tonnage, and plastic rebar support chairs for slabs on grade.

Calculated Result

Total Welded Wire Mesh Sheets

12sheets

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Total Welded Wire Mesh Sheets

12sheets

Bar Chairs / Rebar Spacers Count

240 chairs

Total Mesh Steel Weight (kg)

245.1 kg

Total Gross Mesh Area with Laps

110.4 m²

Net Concrete Slab Area

96 m²

Net Slab Area vs. Gross Mesh Area Breakdown

Net Concrete Slab Area
96 m²(47%)
Purchased Area with Overlaps
110.4 m²(53%)

Reinforcement mesh must be elevated on support chairs at 1/3 depth from the top surface to effectively mitigate concrete shrinkage cracking.

All engineering calculations, structural estimates, and electrical sizing metrics are provided for preliminary estimation only. Always ensure compliance with relevant statutory building codes and occupational safety standards, verified by a certified professional engineer before practical implementation.

Calculation Methodology

Slab Area = Length * Width. Gross Mesh Area = Slab Area * 1.15 Overlap Factor. Mesh Sheets = Ceil(Gross Area / Sheet Area). Support Chairs = Slab Area * 2.5 chairs/m².

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard commercial mesh sheets commonly measure 2.4m x 4.8m (8ft x 16ft) or 2.0m x 5.0m, covering 10 to 11.5 square meters before overlap deductions.

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