Standard Elements of a Welding Symbol and Their Location

1. Finish symbol
2. Contour symbol
3. Groove angle; included angle of countersink for plug welds
4. Root opening; depth of filling for plug and slot welds
5. Groove weld size
6. Depth of preparation; size or strength for certain welds
7. Specification, process, or other reference
8. Tail (Tail omitted when reference is not used)
9. Basic weld symbol or detail reference
10. Number of spot, stud, or projection welds
11. Elements in this area remain as shown when tail and arrow are reversed
12. Length of weld
13. Pitch (center-to-center spacing) of welds
14. Field weld symbol
15. Arrow connecting reference line to arrow side member of joint or arrow side of joint
16. Weld-all-around symbol
17. Reference line