Price range: $3.70 through $28.50
A36 hot rolled steel flat bar (3/16″ x 1/2″) is manufactured from low-carbon structural steel and produced to ASTM A36 specifications for general construction and fabrication applications. This flat bar features a rectangular profile with a thickness of 3/16 inch and a width of 1/2 inch, offering excellent weldability, machinability, and formability. The hot rolled finish provides a scaled surface with slightly rounded edges, making it suitable for structural components and general industrial use where tight tolerances are not required.
Applications:
A36 hot rolled steel flat bar is commonly used in structural, mechanical, and fabrication applications, including:
• Brackets, supports, and light structural components
• Frames, braces, and reinforcement pieces
• Equipment and machinery fabrication
• Gates, fences, and railing construction
• Repair and maintenance projects
• General construction and metalworking applications
Advantages:
• High strength: Meets ASTM A36 structural strength requirements
• Excellent weldability: Easily welded using standard methods
• Good machinability: Suitable for cutting, drilling, and forming
• Cost-effective: Economical choice for structural and general-purpose use
• Versatile: Ideal for a wide range of fabrication and repair applications
Summary:
The 3/16″ x 1/2″ A36 hot rolled steel flat bar is a durable, versatile, and economical material designed for structural support, fabrication, and general-purpose applications. Its strength, ease of fabrication, and adaptability make it a reliable choice for a wide range of industrial and construction uses.
* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:
