What is the strength of 1 square inch of e7018 welding rod?

Question

What is the strength of 1 square inch of e7018 welding rod?

Answer 1

From memory, I think the 70 in 7018 refers to the tensile strength in thousands of pounds per square inch, which would make the answer 70000lbs.

But the 70 could be a nominal strength, so the actual strength might be higher.

Answer 2

If properly stored and properly welded 70,000 psi