diff --git a/src/Mod/Arch/ArchRebar.py b/src/Mod/Arch/ArchRebar.py
index c57130d51a..585898b3c6 100644
--- a/src/Mod/Arch/ArchRebar.py
+++ b/src/Mod/Arch/ArchRebar.py
@@ -662,6 +662,8 @@ def getLengthOfRebar(rebar):
         for geo in base.Geometry:
             length += geo.length()
         return length
+    elif base.isDerivedFrom("Part::Helix"):
+        return base.Shape.Wires[0].Length
     else:
         FreeCAD.Console.PrintError("Cannot calculate rebar length from its base object\n")
         return None