The price of iron rods per ton in Nigeria depends on the size. Various iron rod sizes are available for sale in the Nigerian market, including 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm iron rods. Iron rods are used as reinforcement in building construction. The two types of iron rods available in Nigeria are TMT iron rods and local iron rods. They’re used during foundation, decking, pillar, and lintel construction.
Uses of Iron Rods in Nigeria
Iron rods have several uses in the construction industry. Construction would not be made possible without iron rods because of its vital role. They are the fundamental components when it comes to construction works. The uses of iron rods cannot be over emphasized.
Reinforcement: Iron rods are used as reinforcements during building construction. Without iron rods, then decking, pillar construction, foundation works at swamps, lintel works won’t and bridge construction be possible.
Construction Works: Iron rods are very important when it comes to construction works. They’re used to construct iron gates, iron doors, widows protector, doors and corridor protectors.
Agriculture: Iron rods are used to construct farm machineries and implements. Some harvesters and planters are made with iron rods. Even some hoes, used for manual weeding and planting are made with iron rods.
8mm Iron Rods
This type of iron rods can equally be used for building construction. They have a thickness and diameter of 8mm. They’re not used in places where heavy reinforcements are needed. They’re used for lighter reinforcements and little construction works. 8mm iron rods are not recommended to be used for construction of duplexes and some bungalows.
10mm Iron Rods
This type of iron rods are used for building construction and construction of bungalows but are not recommended for decking works. 10mm iron rods are also recommended for lighter reinforcement works. In residential buildings, they’re used in reinforcing beams and pillars.
The thickness of this type of irons rods is 10mm. They’re also used to construct burglary proofs, windows and doors protectors.
12mm Iron Rods
12mm iron rods have a thickness and diameter of 12mm and a radius of 6mm. They’re used for heavy construction works such as iron rods rebar, which is a process of increasing concrete strength that prevents it from cracking. 12mm iron rods are known for their high tensile strength.
16mm Iron Rods
This type of iron rods have a 16mm thickness and diameter. They provide stability to heavy construction loads and withstand stress in buildings. They’re always deployed to withstand heavy load even during concrete road construction. When it comes to road construction, 16mm iron rods can be used as reinforcement to prevent cracking.
32mm Iron Rods
They have 32mm thickness and diameter and a 16mm radius. They are known for their very high tensile strength and are used for heavy-duty construction works. The reason 32mm is widely used even in road construction is because of its ability to withstand load and prevent concrete cracking.
32mm is recommended for decking works during construction of duplexes. 32mm are always used when it comes to heavy load resistant.
TMT Iron Rods Vs Local Iron Rods
- TMT iron rods are iron rods imported into Nigeria, while local iron rods are locally manufactured in Nigeria.
- TMT iron rods have more quality (because they’re Thermo-mechanically Treated) than local iron rods.
- Some people go for TMT because of the quality while some go for the local iron rods because of the affordable price.
- This is to say that TMT iron rods are more expensive than local iron rods.
- TMT iron rods have superior strength and are more weldable than local rods.
- TMT iron rods are made from high quality rods.
Number of Iron Rods in a Ton
There are specified number of iron rods per ton. There are long and short iron rods, The specification here is only for the long iron rods. So whenever you want to buy iron rods, make sure that quantity in a ton is complete before you carry it with your truck.
- 8mm iron rod has 202 pieces per ton
- 10mm iron rod has 133 pieces per ton
- 12mm iron rod has 93 pieces per ton
- 16mm iron rods has 52 pieces per ton
- 32mm iron rod has 21 pieces per ton
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Pricelist of Iron Rods Per Ton in Nigeria
The current price of iron rods per ton in Nigeria today depends on the size. 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm and 32mm iron rods have different prices except 12mm and 16mm which has same price both local and TMT. The average price of iron rods per ton in Nigeria in this month of February is ₦1,100,000 per ton.
- 8mm iron rods (local): ₦1,100,000 per ton
- 8mm iron rods (TMT): ₦1,200,000 per ton
- 10mm iron rods (Local): ₦1,100,000 per ton
- 10mm iron rods (TMT) ₦1,150,000 per ton
- 12mm iron rods (TMT): ₦1,080,000 per ton
- 12mm iron rods (Local): ₦880,000 per ton
- 16mm iron rods (TMT): ₦1,080,000 per ton
- 16mm iron rods (Local): ₦880,000 per ton
- 32mm iron rods (TMT): ₦1,350,000 per ton
- 32mm iron rods (Local): ₦1,200,000 per ton