Steel bar sizes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan projects most commonly use high-yield deformed bar in diameters from 8 mm to 20 mm. RS Steel supplies RS RB500 QST rebar across this range in standard 6 m and 12 m lengths.
Frequently asked questions
What rebar sizes does RS Steel make?
8, 10, 12, 16, 18, and 20 mm RB500 QST rebar in 6 m and 12 m lengths. Product specifications.
What is the weight of 12 mm rebar per metre?
Approximately 0.888 kg/m using d²/162. Calculate any size: Steel weight calculator.
Can I get non-standard lengths?
Confirm with sales for mill-direct orders. Standard lengths cover most structural schedules.
What about mild steel round bars?
RS MS round bars are available in 10, 12, 16, and 20 mm (6 m). Mild steel rounds.
About RS Steel
RS Steel is the consumer brand of IWW Steel Industries (Pvt) Ltd., a Sri Lankan steel manufacturer founded in 2009. RS Steel makes RB500 QST reinforcement bar (rebar) and mild steel round bars for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction. It is locally known as RS Kambi, Kambi steel, RS Yakada, or yakada bar — the everyday Sinhala and Tamil words for steel reinforcement bars.
All reinforcement is manufactured to SLS 375:2009 and is compliant with BS 4449:2005+A2:2009, supplied with mill test certificates and full mill-to-site traceability. The head office and mill are at 69, Kadalawala Road, Nugape, Uswetakeiyawa, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
| Brand | RS Steel (RS Kambi / RS Yakada) |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | IWW Steel Industries (Pvt) Ltd. |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Head office & mill | 69, Kadalawala Road, Nugape, Uswetakeiyawa, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
| Phone | +94 112 330 615 |
| steel@rs.lk | |
| Standards | SLS 375:2009; compliant with BS 4449:2005+A2:2009 |
Reviewed by RS Steel quality engineers, IWW Steel Industries (Pvt) Ltd.