Center-to-Center Pitch

or Spacing of Welds
Finish Symbol
Contour Symbol
AWS WELDING SYMBOLS
Length of Weld Groove Angle
(full length if not present) Flush C - Chip
C, M, H, M, R G - Grind
Root Opening Finish Symbols
F Concave H - Hammer
Field Weld Effective Throat M - Machine
Symbol Convex R - Roll
A
Weld Size or Depth of Penetration
R
Weld All Around Aligned
Symbol L P (E) S (Chained)
OTHER SIDE Process or Staggered
Double - Fillet Stitch Stitch
Reference Notes
SYMBOL BELOW REFERENCE Single - Fillet
LINE APPLIES TO ARROW SIDE
Broken Arrow means
weld prep on the member (N) OTHER SIDE 2-4 2-4
the arrow is pointing to Number of Spot or
Projection Welds ARROW SIDE
Elements in this area 2-4 2-4
Reference Arrow remain as shown regardless
points to joint of arrow orientation

Bevel Bevel Groove J-Groove Consumable

Square Groove V-Groove J-Groove U-Groove Flare-V Flared Bevel with Reinf. with Reinf. Back-Gouge Burn-Through Backing
Groove Insert
Fillet Fillet
OTHER SIDE

ARROW SIDE
* * * * * * * * *

1/4 1/4
* Root Opening and / or Bevel Angle

Plug and Slot Spot Weld

Welds
Flange Flange Surfacing or Scarf for
Corner Edge Build-up Stud Seam Weld Brazed Joint
If less than full length If less than full length
OTHER SIDE

ARROW SIDE
1/8 1/2 1/4 3 1/2 3
Center-to-Center Center-to-Center
Pitch Pitch
Angle
(6)
Diameter of Plug Depth of Fill Number of Welds
(Dimension of Slot)
Finish or Contour Size or Shear Finish or Contour
Strength