Surplus Steel has stocked hot rolled A36 steel plate for Central Florida fabricators, welders, and contractors since 1979. Buy one piece or a full truckload — no minimums, no runaround. Cut-to-size services, same-day quotes, and next-day delivery across Orlando and Central Florida. Pairing plate with pipe on the same job? We stock steel pipe in Orlando in all schedules.
Steel Plate We Stock
From quick repair jobs to large fabrication runs, we keep Orlando’s most-requested plate sizes and grades in inventory at our Apopka yard:
- A36 hot rolled steel plate — the workhorse grade for structural, fabrication, and general shop work
- Diamond plate / tread plate — for trailer decks, stair treads, tool boxes, and flooring
- Thicknesses in stock: 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, and 1″
- Standard sheet size: 4′ × 8′ — 4′ × 10′ and 5′ × 10′ available on request
- Cut-to-size — plasma and torch cutting available on site
Common Steel Plate Sizes, Weights & Uses
Thickness | Weight per sq ft | 4′ × 8′ Sheet Weight | Typical Uses |
3/16″ | 7.65 lb | ~245 lb | Light fabrication, equipment guards, brackets, small base plates |
1/4″ | 10.2 lb | ~326 lb | Trailer decks, base plates, repair work, general fabrication |
3/8″ | 15.3 lb | ~490 lb | Structural base plates, skid plates, heavy brackets |
1/2″ | 20.4 lb | ~653 lb | Structural bases, heavy-duty brackets, shooting targets |
5/8″ | 25.5 lb | ~816 lb | Heavy structural, machine bases, wear plates |
3/4″ | 30.6 lb | ~979 lb | Heavy-duty industrial and impact resistance |
1″ | 40.8 lb | ~1,306 lb | Heavy industrial, ballistic targets, large equipment bases |
Note on gauge vs. plate: 10-gauge steel (~0.135″) and 12-gauge (~0.105″) are technically steel sheet, not plate. Plate starts at 3/16″ and goes up. If you need thinner material, ask about our sheet inventory.
Cut-to-Size & Plate Processing
Bring us your cut list — we’ll handle the rest. Our Apopka yard runs plasma and oxy-fuel torch cutting in-house, so most plate orders are ready same-day or next-day.
- Plasma cutting — clean, precise cuts on plate up to 1″ thick
- Torch cutting — heavy plate and shape cutting for 1/2″ and up
- Drilled, punched, or beveled edges — on request
No job is too small. If you need a single 12″ × 12″ square of 1/4″ plate for a repair, we’ll cut it while you wait.
Why Buy Steel Plate From Surplus Steel
We supply steel plate to every kind of buyer in Central Florida, including:
- Metal fabricators and welders — who need reliable A36 stock for shop jobs
- Trailer builders and repair shops — for decks, gussets, and tongue plates
- Machine shops — for base plates, fixtures, and tooling blanks
- General contractors and sub-contractors — for structural bases and embeds
- Ornamental iron shops — for gates, railings, and custom work
- DIY builders, hobbyists, and homeowners — no minimums means a single plate is fine
We’ll cut it, quote it fast, and pick up the phone when you call. Larger orders earn a better price; small orders still get done right.
- Family-owned since 1979 — nearly five decades in Central Florida
- No minimum orders — buy one piece or a truckload
- Same-day quotes — call 4072935788 or submit the form and hear back fast
- Cut-to-size on site — plasma and torch
- Next-day delivery across Central Florida — Orlando, Apopka, Winter Garden, Sanford, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Daytona
- Will-call pickup at our Apopka yard — fast in-and-out loading
- Cash, check, and all major cards welcome
Steel Plate FAQ
What's the difference between A36 steel plate and mild steel?
A36 is a type of mild (low-carbon) steel — the two terms overlap. “Mild steel” is a generic category covering low-carbon structural steels. A36 is the specific ASTM specification we stock because it’s the most widely used grade for fabrication, structural work, and general shop use. If a print calls for “mild steel plate,” A36 almost always satisfies it.
How thick is 10-gauge steel plate?
10-gauge steel is about 0.135″ thick — technically it’s classified as sheet metal, not plate. In the industry, plate starts at 3/16″ (0.1875″) and goes up. If your job calls for 10-gauge, ask about our steel sheet inventory instead.
How much does a 4×8 sheet of 1/4" steel plate weigh?
A 4′ × 8′ sheet of 1/4″ A36 steel plate weighs approximately 326 pounds (10.2 lb per square foot × 32 square feet). Plan your lifting and delivery accordingly.
Can you cut steel plate to size?
Yes. We run plasma and torch cutting at our Apopka yard. Bring us a cut list and most orders go out the same day or next day.
Do you sell diamond plate / tread plate?
Yes — we stock diamond (tread) plate in common thicknesses for trailer decks, stair treads, tool boxes, and flooring. Call or request a quote for current sizes.
Do you have minimum order requirements?
No. You can buy a single piece or a full truckload at the same competitive pricing. This is one of the main reasons Central Florida DIY builders and small shops choose us.
Do you deliver steel plate in Orlando?
Yes. We offer next-day delivery across the Central Florida region — Orlando, Apopka, Winter Garden, Sanford, Kissimmee, Lakeland, and surrounding areas. You can also pick up at our Apopka yard during business hours.
What's the difference between steel plate and steel sheet?
The line is thickness. Steel sheet is thinner than 3/16″ (often sold by gauge). Steel plate is 3/16″ and thicker (sold by decimal or fractional inch). Plate is used where strength, rigidity, or impact resistance matters; sheet is used for skins, panels, and lighter fabrication.
Get a Steel Plate Quote in Orlando
Tell us the thickness, size, quantity, and any cutting you need — we’ll send a price the same day.
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