Standard Sheet Thickness Stainless Steel

Catalog including item thickness size sheet weight per unit area estimated weight per sheet.

Standard sheet thickness stainless steel. The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material. Standard gauge for iron and steel. Stainless steel sheet and plate. Stainless steel perforated sheets.

All stainless steel sheets can be cut to order. Perforated stainless sheets in 304 and 316 from stock. All stainless stock can be delivered mirror polished if required call for details. Sheet metal thickness gauges for steel are based on a weight of 41 82 pounds per square foot per inch of thickness.

Manufacturers standard gauge for sheet steel is based on an average density of 41 82 lb per square foot per inch thick equivalent to 501 84 pounds per cubic foot 8 038 7 kg m 3. Approximate thickness in fractions of an inch. This type of stainless sheet thickness provides excellent corrosion resistance for both industrial and marine applications. For the purpose of securing uniformity the following is established as the only standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel in the united states of america namely.

Stainless steel sheet ryerson stocks many varieties of stainless steel sheet including 304 stainless steel the most popular of the stainless steels. This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. Standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel. For other materials such as aluminum and brass the thicknesses will be different.

Remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need. We can supply stainless steel sheets and stainless steel plate in type 304 304l 316 and 316l in the stock sizes listed below. Our suppliers have provided the material data above with the nominal thicknesses based on industry standards. These will vary from british gauges with some exceptions.

Send us a drawing and we ll cut your custom shim. The gauges shown above are based on american stainless steel sheet steel manufacturers gauge thickness. Gauge to thickness chart click here for a printable pdf chart gauge. Gauge is defined differently for ferrous iron based and non ferrous metals e g.