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Steel A588 Rectangular Bar 2" x 1/4" Retail Price

Retail Price ComparisonRetail
From$3.03/ft

Across 1 online supplier · ≈ $1.78/lb

Retail Pricing

Compared at 12 ft

Supplier$/ft$/lbLengthsLast Updated
Online Metals$3.03/ft$1.78/lb1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 ftApr 9, 2026

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Market Context

Raw Material Market Prices
1.6%30d
Steel HRC
$1,093/short ton
$0.55/lb

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

About A588|ASTM A588 weathering steel plate and shapes. See A588 GR B for details.
About Rectangular Bar|Solid rectangular cross-section stock. Functionally similar to flat bar but typically available in thicker, chunkier profiles. The naming varies by supplier — what one calls rectangular bar, another calls flat bar. Used for keys, gibs, wear strips, brackets, and any part where a rectangular starting profile saves setup time versus milling from plate.

Compare all A588 Rectangular Bar sizes, see other A588 shapes, or browse all Steel prices.

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