Louis Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of 1010 Round Bars right in Houston, USA. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, low-carbon steel solutions tailored to meet a variety of industrial needs. Our 1010 steel round bars are meticulously crafted to guarantee consistency, reliability, and peak performance in both forming and welding applications. As a trusted source for steel bars, we offer both custom and standard sizes, ensuring quick delivery and competitive pricing. Whether you’re involved in automotive, fabrication, or general engineering, we provide 1010 Round Bars that align perfectly with your specifications, all backed by our unwavering commitment to quality, service, and customer satisfaction throughout the United States.
1010 Round Bar is a low-carbon steel that typically contains around 0.08–0.13% carbon and 0.30–0.60% manganese. It boasts excellent ductility, weldability, and formability, making it a fantastic choice for cold-working processes. In terms of mechanical properties, 1010 steel has a tensile strength of about 365 MPa, a yield strength of roughly 305 MPa, and an elongation of around 28%. The Brinell hardness falls between 95–120. While this material isn’t heat-treatable for high hardness, it can be case-hardened. Thanks to its straightforward chemistry and low carbon content, it’s perfect for applications that need minimal strength but outstanding forming capabilities.
| Class | Carbon steel |
| Category | Steel |
| Type | Standard |
| Designations |
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| Mechanical Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
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Density (×1000 kg/m3) |
7.7-8.03 |
25 | |
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Poisson’s Ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
25 | |
|
Elastic Modulus (GPa) |
190-210 |
25 | |
|
Tensile Strength (Mpa) |
365 |
25 |
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|
Yield Strength (Mpa) |
305 |
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|
Elongation (%) |
20 |
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Reduction in Area (%) |
40 |
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Hardness (HB) |
105 |
25 |
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When it comes to uses and applications, 1010 Round Bar is a popular choice in industries that need materials with great formability and weldability, yet moderate strength. You’ll find it in automotive components like brackets, bushings, spacers, and fasteners, as well as in general fabrication parts, steel tubing, furniture frames, and agricultural equipment. Its ease of machining and cold forming makes 1010 steel ideal for stamped parts and wire products. Additionally, it’s utilized in structural applications where high strength isn’t a priority. The steel’s smooth surface finish and versatility in coating processes make it a preferred material for various projects.






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