Is different from inches there is no conversion formula.
Convert gauge to inches sheet metal.
You can find the gauge to mm inch conversion for sheet metal by the chart below.
Steel galvanized and aluminum.
Hence 4 gauge material is thicker than 6 gauge material.
Converting sheet metal gauge to thickness in inches.
A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.
Sheet metal gauges work opposite to what one might consider the norm.
For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter.
The unit to measure the thickness of the steel or sheet metal is called as the gauge.
Sheet metal gauge conversions.
Gauge to mm inches converter.
In this conversion calculator you can convert gauge to inches and millimeters from the known gauge number.
The smaller the number the thicker the material.
Even when the non ferrous metal plate and the steel plate are the same ga the thickness is actually different.