AWS D1.1:2025 · Table 7.7

Minimum Fillet Weld Size — D1.1:2025 Table 7.7

Per D1.1:2025 Table 7.7, minimum fillet weld size is determined by the thicker part joined (low-hydrogen processes) or thinner part (non-low-hydrogen). Four thickness ranges: under 1/4 in → 1/8 in; 1/4 to under 1/2 in → 3/16 in; 1/2 to under 3/4 in → 1/4 in; 3/4 in and over → 5/16 in.

Thickness of Thicker Part Joined Minimum Fillet Weld Size
To 1/4 in [6 mm] (exclusive)1/8 in [3 mm]
Over 1/4 in to 1/2 in [6–12 mm] (exclusive)3/16 in [5 mm]
Over 1/2 in to 3/4 in [12–20 mm] (exclusive)1/4 in [6 mm]
Over 3/4 in [20 mm]5/16 in [8 mm]

Source: D1.1:2025 Table 7.7 — Note (a): for non-low-H processes without Clause 6.8.4 preheat, size governs by thicker part and single pass is required. Note (b): weld size need not exceed thickness of thinner part. Note (c): for cyclically loaded structures, 3/16 in minimum regardless of thickness.

Which thickness governs depends on your process and preheat procedure — D1.1:2025 Table 7.7 footnote (a). Clause 6.8.4 = qualified preheat procedure, not just using preheat.

FAQ

What is the minimum fillet weld size per D1.1?
Per D1.1 Table 7.7: material under 1/4" requires 1/8" minimum fillet, 1/4" to under 1/2" requires 3/16", 1/2" to under 3/4" requires 1/4", and 3/4" and over requires 5/16". Footnote (b): weld size need not exceed the thickness of the thinner part. Footnote (c): cyclically loaded structures require 3/16" minimum regardless.

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 (current edition)