Material guide

TMT Steel

Fe 500, Fe 500D and Fe 550D thermo-mechanically treated reinforcement bars.

Product overview

TMT (thermo-mechanically treated) bars are the reinforcement backbone of every RCC structure. Rapid quenching gives the bar a hard martensitic rim and a soft ductile core, so it combines high yield strength with the bendability a bar bender actually needs on site.

Grades are defined by yield strength in MPa. Fe 500 is the workhorse; the D suffix denotes higher elongation and better ductility, which is why seismic-zone design usually calls for Fe 500D or Fe 550D.

Typical units: kg, tonne. Live per-city TMT rates are on the Nautook TMT bar rate index.

Common applications

  • Column, beam and slab reinforcement
  • Foundations, rafts and pile caps
  • Retaining walls and water tanks
  • Precast and industrial structures
  • Road and bridge decks

Available grades and variants

Fe 500
500 MPa yield. Standard residential and commercial RCC.
Fe 500D
Same strength, higher elongation. Preferred in seismic zones III–V.
Fe 550 / 550D
Higher strength for heavily loaded members; allows some steel saving.
CRS / epoxy coated
Corrosion-resistant variants for coastal and aggressive environments.

Buying guide: tmt steel

  • Diameters commonly stocked are 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 32 mm; check the rib pattern and manufacturer marking rolled into the bar.
  • Compare per-kg landed rate, not per-piece. Bar weight tolerance under IS 1786 means a light bar is a hidden price increase.
  • Ask for the mill test certificate for yield strength, elongation and chemical composition on structural work.
  • Primary mills cost more than secondary mills but carry tighter tolerance and consistent ductility. On structural members that gap is worth paying.

Why buy tmt steel through Nautook

  • Verified suppliers only — every shop is checked before it can list.
  • Live per-unit rates you can compare across suppliers in your city.
  • GPS-tracked delivery from dispatch to site gate.
  • GST invoices and digital payment records for every order.

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TMT Steel FAQs

What is the difference between Fe 500 and Fe 500D?

Same 500 MPa yield strength, but Fe 500D has higher minimum elongation and tighter limits on sulphur and phosphorus, making it more ductile and safer in earthquake-prone zones.

How is TMT steel priced?

Per kg or per tonne, ex-shop. Rates move weekly with billet and sponge iron prices, and differ by brand, grade and diameter.

How much steel per square foot of construction?

A common thumb rule for residential RCC is 3.5–4.5 kg per square foot of built-up area, but always use the structural drawing bar bending schedule for actual procurement.