Rebar bending is commonly found in engineering and has received widespread attention. In this paper, a combination of experimental and finite element methods was used to conduct a study on three-point bending of 304 stainless steel. The real-time bending angle of the round bar during bending was recorded using a digital inclinometer. The force-displacement curves of specimens with different diameters were obtained and compared with the results of finite element simulations. Furthermore, the results from the digital inclinometer were compared with theoretical angle values. The findings suggest that the larger the diameter of the 304 stainless steel round bar, the greater the normal force it experiences. The finite element results are relatively consistent with the experimental results. The angle displayed by the digital inclinometer is consistent with the theoretical angle value of the round bar before unloading. The rebound angle of the reinforcing bar is greatly influenced by its diameter. When the diameter of the round bar exceeds a certain value, the rebound angle can be neglected.