Machinery s handbook is an authoritative source and has a chart which includes zinc sheet gauges.
Copper sheet thickness chart.
Copper is typically used for gutters downspouts countertops hoods deco tops and standing seam roofs it also comes in perforated sheets and pre textured hammered sheets.
0 7 mm 0 8mm and 1 5 mm.
The unit of measurement used to identify the thickness of a sheet of copper varies e g gauge mil ounces per square foot inches millimeters.
For sheet metal it cuts with a tin snips or saw 24 020 or 20 mil 5 mm half a millimeter.
For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter.
Copper sheets can also be hammered tooled or embossed for added texture and decorative or functional appeal and come in many thicknesses from very thin copper foil to thick copper plate.
110 copper sheet plate is widely known for its architectural applications whereas the familiar green patina appearance is acheived when exposed to the elements copper sheets and plates have excellent hot or cold workability and is ductile when heated.
I can t recall a single customer who ever wanted us to make something out of zinc sheet so i ll leave that for you to find on your own.
We stock copper in 16 oz 20 oz 32 oz and 48 oz.
Gauge to thickness chart gauge stainless galvanized sheet steel aluminum fraction inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm 30 0 0125 0 33 0 0157 0 40 0 0120 0 30 0 0100 0 25.
Gauge thickness chart information gauge is thickness.
Gague are used to specify the thickness of a metal sheet.
A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.
Copper sheets plates are also noted for their high electrical and thermal conductivity and good corrosion resistance.
It also comes in many alloys that blend other metals with copper.
Sheet metal gauge thickness chart 2019 10 24t01 36 33 00 00 when working with sheet metal the term gauge is often used.
Zinc sheet has yet another gauge system for thickness.
At basic copper we sell pure copper c110 other alloys and tempers available upon request.
0 027 or 0 032 for seamless gutters and any other thickness for custom gutters.
Sheet metal measuring tools.
The higher the gauge number the thinner the metal.
Copper sheeting comes in thicknesses ranging from very thin copper foil to thick copper plate.
Below is a quick guide to help you determine which thickness best suits the needs of your project.
