A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.
Stainless steel sheet gauges thickness.
For the purpose of securing uniformity the following is established as the only standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel in the united states of america namely.
For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter.
In the u s the thickness of sheet metal is commonly specified by a traditional non linear measure known as its gauge.
The gauges shown above are based on american stainless steel sheet steel manufacturers gauge thickness.
The larger the gauge number the thinner the metal.
These will vary from british gauges with some exceptions.
Gauge to thickness chart click here for a printable pdf chart gauge.
Commonly used steel sheet metal ranges from 30 gauge to about 7 gauge.
Our suppliers have provided the material data above with the nominal thicknesses based on industry standards.