a. Aluminum Plate Thickness Units: Gauge and Millimeter
1. What is Gauge?
Gauge is a unit that indicates the thickness of a material and is commonly used in North America.
The smaller the Gauge value, the thicker the material. For example, 16 Gauge is thicker than 22 Gauge.
2. What is a millimeter (mm)?
The millimeter is an internationally used unit of length, 1 millimeter = 0.001 meters.
Millimeters are commonly used in Europe, Asia and other places to express the thickness of aluminum plates.
3. Gauge and millimeter conversion
Conversion formula: thickness (mm) = 0.127 × (36 - Gauge value)
Comparison table:
Gauge Inch mm
1 .289 7.348
2 .258 6.543
* .250 ( 1/4) 6.350
* .234 ( 15/64) 5.953
3 .229 5.827
* .219 ( 7/32) 5.556
4 .204 5.189
* .203 (13/64) 5.154
* .188 (3/16) 4.762
5 .182 4.621
* .172 (11/64) 4.366
6 .162 4.115
* .156 ( 5/32 ) 3.969
7 .144 3.664
* .141 ( 9/64 ) 3.572
8 .128 3.263
* .125 ( 1/8 ) 3.175
9 .114 2.906
* .109 ( 7/64 ) 2.778
10 .102 2.588
* .094 ( 3/32 ) 2.381
11 .091 2.304
12 .081 2.052
* .078 ( 5/64 ) 1.984
13 .072 1.828
14 .064 1.628
* .063 ( 1/16) 1.588
15 .057 1.449
16 .051 1.291
* .047 ( 3/64 ) 1.191
17 .045 1.149
18 .040 1.024
19 .036 .912
20 .032 .812
* .031 ( 1/32 ) .795
21 .028 .723
22 .025 .644
23 .023 .573
24 .020 .511
25 .018 .455
26 .016 .405
* .016 ( 1/64 ) .396
27 .014 .360
28 .013 .321
29 .011 .286
30 .010 .255
31 .0089 .226
32 .0080 .200
33 .0071 .180
34 .0063 .160
35 .0056 .142
36 .0050 .130
37 .0045 .114
38 .0040 .100
b. How to choose the thickness of aluminum plate?
1. Selection according to application scenarios
Construction:
Roof, wall: 1.5 mm - 3 mm (16 Gauge - 12 Gauge)
Decorative panels: 0.8 mm - 1.2 mm (20 Gauge - 18 Gauge)
Transportation:
Truck Floor: 2 mm - 3 mm (14 Gauge - 12 Gauge)
Trailer Wall Panel: 1.2 mm - 1.5 mm (18 Gauge - 16 Gauge)
Shipbuilding:
Hull Structure: 3 mm - 5 mm (12 Gauge - 8 Gauge)
Deck: 2 mm - 3 mm (14 Gauge - 12 Gauge)
Industrial Equipment:
Work platforms: 2 mm - 4 mm (14 Gauge - 10 Gauge)
Tanks: 3 mm - 6 mm (12 Gauge - 8 Gauge)
2. Select according to load requirements
Light Load: 0.8 mm - 1.2 mm (20 Gauge - 18 Gauge)
Medium Load: 1.5 mm - 2.5 mm (16 Gauge - 14 Gauge)
Heavy load: 3 mm - 6 mm (12 Gauge - 8 Gauge)
3. Selection according to budget
Economy: 0.8 mm - 1.2 mm (20 Gauge - 18 Gauge)
Standard: 1.5 mm - 2.5 mm (16 Gauge - 14 Gauge)
Premium: 3 mm - 6 mm (12 Gauge - 8 Gauge)
c. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which is more commonly used, the Gauge or the millimeter?
Gauge is commonly used in North America, while millimeters are commonly used in Europe and Asia.
2. How do I quickly convert between Gauge and millimeters?
Use an online conversion tool or mobile app such as Metal Gauge Converter.
3. What do I need to keep in mind when choosing aluminum plate thickness?
Define the application scenario, load requirements and budget.
d. User Reviews
1. Toronto Construction - John
“Using 1.5 mm aluminum sheet for roofing, rust prevention is very good, recommended!”
2. Vancouver logistics company - Sarah
“2 mm aluminum sheet for truck floor, good load bearing capacity and cost effective.”
3. Calgary Shipyard - Mike
“3 mm aluminum plate for hull structure, superb corrosion resistance, customer is very satisfied.”
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