11/2" min.

clear to
stirrups
(ACI 7.7.1)

cs
db

cs

#3 stirrup with #5 &

#6 bars
3
r = /4" for #3 stirrups
1" for #4 stirrups
#4 stirrup with
#7#11 bars

ds
r

1"
Minimum = largest of d
b
clear space
(1.33) (max. aggregate size)

Figure 3-5 Cover and Spacing Requirements for Tables 3-2 and 3-3

where
bw = beam width, in.
cc = clear cover to tension reinforcement, in.
cs = clear cover to stirrups, in.
db = diameter of main flexural bar, in.
ds = diameter of stirrups
The values obtained from the above equations should be rounded up to the next whole number.
The values in Table 3-3 can be determined from the following equation:

b 2(c + d + r)