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Compression Spring Buyer's Guide: 4 Steel Spring Options from $9.16 Kit to 305mm Coils

Compression springs come in multi-size kits and long single coils. Compare a 390-piece stainless steel assortment, a 100-pack galvanized set, and two 305mm spring steel options by price and listed specs.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

If you are shopping for fasteners and springs for industrial hardware, the first fork in the road is whether you need many small sizes or one long coil. A compact assortment kit can cover quick fixes, while a 305mm spring is built for a single extended application. The four options here range from a 390-piece stainless steel kit at USD 9.16 to a black 305mm spring steel coil at USD 158.88, so the right pick depends on the scale and color of your project.

Quick Take

The 390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit gives you 28 sizes and 390 pieces in stainless steel for USD 9.16, making it the lowest-priced option in this group. If you need a specific small spring in quantity, the 0.8mm Wire Compression Spring shows a 100-pack of galvanized steel springs with a 9mm diameter and 100mm length at USD 74.18. For longer reach, both the Length 305mm Compression Spring and the Black Compression Spring are open-end spring steel coils; the non-black version is USD 94.20 and the black version is USD 158.88.

Listed Price Comparison

ProductListed PricePrice BarKey Detail
390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit 28 Sizes Stainless Steel Small SpringsUSD 9.16390 pieces, 28 sizes, stainless steel
0.8mm Wire Compression Spring 7-11mm Diameter & 10-100mm Length Pressure SmallUSD 74.18100-pack, galvanized steel, 9mm diameter
Length 305mm Compression Spring Pressure Springs OD 3-50 mm Wire Dia 0.3mm-6.0mmUSD 94.20305mm length, open ends, 40mm outer diameter
Black Compression Spring 0.3mm-6mm Wire Diameter 305mm Length Springs SteelUSD 158.88305mm length, black, open ends

Decision Matrix

Use CaseRecommended OptionWhy It Fits
A range of small springs for repairs and prototypes390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit390 pieces across 28 sizes in stainless steel
A batch of small identical springs0.8mm Wire Compression Spring100-pack in galvanized steel with a 9mm diameter
A long 305mm open-end spring for industrial and hobby projectsLength 305mm Compression Spring305mm length, 40mm outer diameter, open ends
A long black spring steel coilBlack Compression Spring305mm length, black finish, open ends

Product Notes

0.8mm Wire Compression Spring 7-11mm Diameter & 10-100mm Length Pressure Small

0.8mm Wire Compression Spring 7-11mm Diameter & 10-100mm Length Pressure Small

If you need a batch of small identical springs, this 100-pack is worth a close look. The dimensions are a 0.8mm wire diameter, a 9mm diameter, and a 100mm length, with a galvanized finish. That makes it easy to match a specific repair or small assembly. The tradeoff is that you are getting one size only. If your project calls for several diameters or shorter lengths, a multi-size kit would be more flexible.

Black Compression Spring 0.3mm-6mm Wire Diameter 305mm Length Springs Steel

Black Compression Spring 0.3mm-6mm Wire Diameter 305mm Length Springs Steel

This is the only black option and one of two 305mm coils in the group. It is a 305mm spring steel coil with open ends and a wire diameter range of 0.3mm to 6mm. The black finish sets it apart from the other 305mm spring, so if color matters for your project, this is the one to pick. The tradeoff is that the dark finish is a specific aesthetic choice. If the spring will be hidden inside an assembly, the plain 305mm option gives the same length in a more neutral surface.

Length 305mm Compression Spring Pressure Springs OD 3-50 mm Wire Dia 0.3mm-6.0mm

Length 305mm Compression Spring Pressure Springs OD 3-50 mm Wire Dia 0.3mm-6.0mm

At 305mm with open ends and an outer diameter of 40mm, this spring is positioned for larger projects. It suits tractors, agriculture, industry, metal construction, vintage cars, house, yard, hobby, car, and model making, giving it a broad application range. The limiting factor is that it is a single long coil rather than a multi-size kit, so you need to be sure 305mm is the length you actually need.

390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit 28 Sizes Stainless Steel Small Springs

390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit 28 Sizes Stainless Steel Small Springs

This assortment kit packs 390 pieces across 28 sizes in stainless steel. If you are repairing small devices or building prototypes, having that many options on hand can save a separate order for each size. The springs are small, with an item diameter range of 2 to 8 millimeters, so they are not a substitute for the 305mm coil options. Choose this kit when variety matters more than a single long spring.

Final Recommendation by Use Case

For a collection of spare small springs, go with the 390pc Assortment Kit. For a clean batch of one specific small size, pick the 0.8mm Wire Compression Spring. For a long 305mm coil in plain spring steel, the Length 305mm Compression Spring is the direct option. Choose the Black Compression Spring only when the dark finish is part of your requirement.

Products in this article
0.8mm Wire Compression Spring 7-11mm Diameter & 10-100mm Length Pressure SmallUSD 74.18View on eBayBlack Compression Spring 0.3mm-6mm Wire Diameter 305mm Length Springs SteelUSD 158.88View on eBayLength 305mm Compression Spring Pressure Springs OD 3-50 mm Wire Dia 0.3mm-6.0mmUSD 94.20View on eBay390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit 28 Sizes Stainless Steel Small SpringsUSD 9.16View on eBay
0.8mm Wire Compression Spring 7-11mm Diameter & 10-100mm Length Pressure SmallUSD 74.18View on eBayBlack Compression Spring 0.3mm-6mm Wire Diameter 305mm Length Springs SteelUSD 158.88View on eBayLength 305mm Compression Spring Pressure Springs OD 3-50 mm Wire Dia 0.3mm-6.0mmUSD 94.20View on eBay390pc Compression Spring Assortment Kit 28 Sizes Stainless Steel Small SpringsUSD 9.16View on eBay

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