The table below shows the actual thickness of sheet steel in millimetres and inches compared to gauge size.
Convert 16 gauge sheet metal to mm.
The thickness of sheet metals is specified by gauge.
Gague are used to specify the thickness of a metal sheet.
Gague ga is a length measurement unit for diameters originating in north america and belongs to the browne sharpe metering system.
For a more comprehensive gauge chart you can check out our sheet metal gauge chart here.
Converting sheet metal gauge numbers to millimeters is as simple as following the chart below.
When working with sheet metal the term gauge is often used.
Typically the even number gauges are used more frequently.
Mesteel steel thickness conversion tables tables.
These dimensions vary slightly between different materials such as stainless steel and aluminium but should be accurate enough for most everyday purposes.