Rod Diameter

Stressed Cross
Secion
(sq inch)

Strength (lbs)

Yield Strength

Tensile Strength

Shear Strength

1/4

.0318

954

2,385

1,590

3/8

.0775

2,325

5,813

3,875

1/2

.1419

4,257

10,652

7,095

5/8

.226

6,780

16,950

11,330

3/4

.334

10,020

25,050

16,700

7/8

.462

13,860

34,650

23,100

1

.606

18,180

45,450

30,300

1-1/4

.969

29,070

72,675

48,450

1-1/2

1.045

31,350

78,375

52,250