GENERAL PURPOSE MILD STEEL: 1/16" (1.59mm) x 36" (914.4mm) high quality mild steel welding rod for repair of low carbon steels. 5 Lbs. (2.27 Kg). Copper coated rod has .06 max carbon and .17 max manganese. Great rod for projects around the house or commercial use. Red color coded. Tensile Strength: 45,000 PSI Melting Point: 2,700° F (1,482° C) Diameter: 1/16" Length: 36" Weight: 5 Lbs. (2.27 Kg)