Welding Symbol Interpretation | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
How is the fillet weld size determined in a welding symbol?
✔✔ The size is represented by the leg length of the fillet weld.
What does a weld symbol with a filled circle mean?
✔✔ It indicates a plug weld.
What does the number next to the welding symbol represent?
✔✔ It represents the weld size in terms of length, depth, or size.
What does a dashed line on a welding symbol represent?
✔✔ It shows the location of the hidden weld, often on the opposite side of the workpiece.
What is the purpose of the tail on a welding symbol?
✔✔ The tail contains additional information, such as specifications or instructions for the weld.
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, What does a symbol with a square indicate?
✔✔ It represents a square butt joint.
What is the difference between a single-side and double-side weld symbol?
✔✔ A single-side weld symbol indicates that the weld is made on only one side of the joint,
while a double-side weld symbol indicates it’s made on both sides.
What is the meaning of a weld symbol with a vertical line above the reference line?
✔✔ It indicates a groove weld.
How is a corner joint represented in a welding symbol?
✔✔ A corner joint is represented by a fillet weld symbol with a 90-degree angle.
What is the purpose of an all-around weld symbol?
✔✔ It indicates that the weld should be made around the entire joint, such as for a complete
circle.
What does the “R” symbol in a welding symbol indicate?
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