The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material.
Stainless steel 18 gauge sheet.
This type of stainless sheet thickness provides excellent corrosion resistance for both industrial and marine applications.
Also known as duplex stainless steel it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel.
Use it for high pressure applications in caustic environments.
For example 18 gauge steel according to a gauge conversion chart is 0 0478 inch or 1 214 millimeter.
Ryerson stocks many varieties of stainless steel sheet including 304 stainless steel the most popular of the stainless steels.
The manufacturers standard gage provides the thicknesses for standard steel galvanized steel and stainless steel.
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.
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.
304 stainless sheet may become slightly magnetic when worked and is not heat treatable.
Aisi 304 304l astm a240 ams 5513 5511.
The gauge number 18 holds no relevance to the actual measurements.
304 stainless sheet offers good corrosion resistance to many chemical corrodents as well as industrial atmospheres and marine environments.
304 stainless steel sheet is the most popular and economical of the stainless steels.
2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress corrosive chemicals and heat.
Gauge to thickness chart click here for a printable pdf chart gauge.