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Stainless Steel 304-Annealed Round Bar 4" diameter Price

Estimated Net Range
$2.27~$2.76/lb
0.3% (30d)

≈ $108.63/ft · $1303.54 per 12ft bar

MPB estimate of net price. Starts from the best distributor list tier adjusted by an estimated relationship discount. Actual quotes vary by quantity, region, freight, processing, and account terms. See methodology.

304 Stainless Steel Round Bar

As of July 24, 2026, the estimated net price for Stainless Steel 304-Annealed Round Bar 4" diameter is $2.27 to $2.76 per pound at distributor volume quantities.

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  • •Prices have been relatively stable over the past 30 days.

Similar Sizes

Same material, closest dimensions. Use $/lb to compare across sizes.

Dimensions$/lb$/ft$/ea
4" diameterThis item$2.52$107.62$1291.39
4-1/4" diameter$2.52$123.92$1487.07
3-3/4" diameter$2.40Lowest$90.21$1082.57
4-1/2" diameter$2.52$138.93$1667.21
3-1/2" diameter$2.44$81.46$977.57

Market Context

Raw Material Market Prices
2.4%30d
Nickel
$17,064/tonne
$7.74/lb

Nickel is a primary cost driver for stainless steel and superalloys.

Raw Material Market Prices
0.6%30d
Steel HRC
$1,194/short ton
$0.60/lb

Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) is the benchmark for raw steel prices.

About 304|The most common stainless steel, period. 18% chromium, 8% nickel, good corrosion resistance, excellent weldability. The downside is it's not fun to machine. It work hardens fast, produces long stringy chips that wrap around everything, and will eat tools if you let it rub instead of cut. The key is sharp carbide, aggressive chipload, moderate speed, and flood coolant. Keep the tool cutting, not rubbing. Quality varies batch to batch. Some runs cut clean, others feel like chrome bumper. Carpenter Project 70 and similar premium melts are worth the upside if you're running volume. Used everywhere from food equipment to medical devices to architectural trim. Compare to 303 (way easier to machine but can't weld it) and 316 (better corrosion resistance, slightly gummier).
About Round Bar|The default starting stock for lathe work. It gets turned, bored, and parted into shafts, pins, bushings, spacers, and just about anything round.

Compare all 304 Round Bar sizes, see other 304 shapes, or browse all Stainless Steel prices.

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