A sheet metal gauge sometimes spelled gage indicates the standard thickness of sheet metal for a specific material.
Carbon steel sheet metal thickness.
As the gauge number increases the material thickness decreases.
Remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.
Decorative stainless steel sheet metal ss steel plate for commercial kitchen walls high carbon content wear resistant steel plate lightweight 8 80mm thickness industrial steel sheet plate harsh conditions extend components service life.
A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.
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.
Choose from our selection of low carbon steel sheets and bars impact resistant a516 carbon steel shim stock and more.
Number of gauge approximate thickness in fractions of an inch.