Concrete Reinforcement Mesh Sizes

UK Mesh Sizes to BS 4483

Reinforcement area in mm², for given mesh code. Standard mesh sheets are 4.8m x 2.4m.
The number in the BS reference refers to the area of the main bars per metre width.
The letter in the BS reference refers to:
 A - Square Mesh Fabric: 200mm x 200mm
 B - Structural Mesh Fabric: 100mm x 200mm
 C - Long Mesh Fabric: 100mm x 400mm
 D - Wrapping Fabric

BS Ref.Nominal Pitch (mm)Nominal Diameter (mm)Area per metre width (mm²)Mass of sheet (kg)
MainCrossMainCrossMainCross
A393200200101039339370.96
A2522002008825225245.5
A1932002007719319334.79
A1422002006614214225.57
B11311002001281131252125.57
B78510020010878525293.77
B5031002008850325268.31
B3851002007738519352.19
B2831002006728319342.97
C7851004001067857177.41
C636100400966367163.94
C503100400865037151.96
C385100400763857141.24
C283100400662837132.03
D9820020055989817.74
D491001002.52.549.149.18.87


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