Standard Sheet Thickness Stainless Steel

This is known as the manufacturers standard gage for sheet steel.

Standard sheet thickness stainless steel.

Approximate thickness in fractions of an inch. Gauge is defined differently for ferrous iron based and non ferrous metals e g. Stainless steel sheet ryerson stocks many varieties of stainless steel sheet including 304 stainless steel the most popular of the stainless steels. We can supply stainless steel sheets and stainless steel plate in type 304 304l 316 and 316l in the stock sizes listed below.

This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. Stainless steel sheet and plate. These will vary from british gauges with some exceptions. Standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel.

Send us a drawing and we ll cut your custom shim. Our suppliers have provided the material data above with the nominal thicknesses based on industry standards. Perforated stainless sheets in 304 and 316 from stock. The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material.

Standard gauge for iron and steel. The manufacturers standard gage provides the thicknesses for standard steel galvanized steel and stainless steel. 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. Sheet metal thickness gauges for steel are based on a weight of 41 82 pounds per square foot per inch of thickness.

Catalog including item thickness size sheet weight per unit area estimated weight per sheet. For other materials such as aluminum and brass the thicknesses will be different. All stainless stock can be delivered mirror polished if required call for details. This type of stainless sheet thickness provides excellent corrosion resistance for both industrial and marine applications.

Stainless steel perforated sheets. Manufacturers standard gauge for sheet steel is based on an average density of 41 82 lb per square foot per inch thick equivalent to 501 84 pounds per cubic foot 8 038 7 kg m 3. Browse stainless steel sheet type 304 in the continental steel tube co. Remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.