5 Electrode Consumption (cont’d.) Single V-Butt Joint Weld Metal Stick Electrodes Joint Dimensions - Inches (mm) Required Required T B A lbs/ft (kg/m) lbs/ft (kg/m) 1/4 (6.3) 1/16 (1.6) 5/16 (7.9) .127 (.189) .205 (.305) 5/16 (7.9) 3/32 (2.4) 3/8 (9.5) .222 (.33) .358 (.533) 3/8 (9.5) 1/8 (3.2) 1/2    (12.7) .352 (.524) .568 (.845) 1/2    (12.7) 1/8 (3.2) 5/8    (15.8) .523 (.778) .844 (1.26) 5/8    (15.8) 1/8 (3.2)     13/16    (20.6) .87 (1.29) 1.403 (2.09) 3/4    (19.1) 1/8 (3.2)     15/16    (23.8)     1.217 (1.81) 1.963 (2.92) 1    (25.4) 1/8 (3.2) 1    (31.7)     2.104 (3.13) 3.394 (5.05) A T B 60° 1/16" 1/8"
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