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The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material. Extremely thin sheets are considered foil or leaf and pieces thicker than 6 mm 0 25 in are considered. For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter. Sheet metal gauge size chart gauge or gage sizes are numbers that indicate the thickness of a piece of sheet metal with a higher number referring to a thinner sheet.

Gauge and weight chart for sheet steel galvanized steel stainless steel aluminum and strip tubing sponsored links wire gauge is a measure for the size of a wire either in diameter or in cross sectional area. Click here for a gauge to mm conversion chart. M d building products 1 ft. The cut sizes have a tolerance of 1 8.

Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes countless everyday objects are fabricated from sheet metal. Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin flat pieces. Processing may include polishing or the applying of protective plastics which will decrease or increase a sheet s thickness respectively. The gauge number 18 holds no relevance to the actual measurements.

This is known as the manufacturers standard gage for sheet steel. Thus a 10 gauge steel sheet which has a thickness of 0 1345 inches will weigh. Gague are used to specify the thickness of a metal sheet. Buying a full sheet gives you the best value.

Gague ga is a length measurement unit for diameters originating in north america and belongs to the browne sharpe metering system. Sheet metal thickness gauges for steel are based on a weight of 41 82 pounds per square foot per inch of thickness. Grainger s got your back. A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.

Originally used in the fields of medicine and jewellery the larger the. Satin nick elliptical aluminum sheet model 57010 18 98 18 98. Free delivery with 45 order. Sheet metal thickness is denoted by gauge sometimes spelled gage which indicates a standard thickness before processing.

Thicknesses can vary significantly. Free delivery with 45 order. 22 gauge metal sheet model 801447 8 98 8 98. Do not use for counter tops because this thickness of sheet won t hold up to wear and tear like a thicker sheet.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. For other materials such as aluminum and brass the thicknesses will be different.