18 Gauge Stainless Steel Sheet

A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.

18 gauge stainless steel sheet.

304 stainless steel sheet is the most popular and economical of the stainless steels. The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material. Gauge to thickness chart click here for a printable pdf chart gauge. The gauge number 18 holds no relevance to the actual measurements.

This type of stainless sheet thickness provides excellent corrosion resistance for both industrial and marine applications. 304 stainless steel sheet 4 brushed finish annealed astm a240 asme sa240 0 048 thickness 12 width 12 length 18 gauge 4 2 out of 5 stars 59 24 34 24. Use it for high pressure applications in caustic environments. Gauge and weight chart for sheet steel galvanized steel stainless steel aluminum and strip tubing.

304 stainless sheet offers good corrosion resistance to many chemical corrodents as well as industrial atmospheres and marine environments. Aisi 304 304l astm a240 ams 5513 5511. Also known as duplex stainless steel it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel. 304 stainless sheet may become slightly magnetic when worked and is not heat treatable.

304 stainless steel sheet 4 brushed finish annealed astm a240 asme sa240 0 048 thickness 12 width 12 length 18 gauge 4 2 out of 5 stars 59 24 34 24. 2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress corrosive chemicals and heat. The manufacturers standard gage provides the thicknesses for standard steel galvanized steel and stainless steel. Wire gauge is a measure for the size of a wire either in diameter or in cross sectional area.

For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter.