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Aluminum Sheet Gauge Chart: Grosime, Weight and Use Cases
Aluminum Sheet Gauge Chart: Grosime, Weight and Use Cases
Aluminum sheet is sold by gauge in some markets and by millimeters in others. The conversion is not linear, and the same gauge number means different thickness for aluminum versus steel. This guide gives you the common gauge-to-mm chart, the weight per square meter, and the typical use for each thickness.
Common Thickness Chart
| Gauge | Grosime (mm) | Greutate 6061 (kg/m²) | Utilizare tipică |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ga | 0.25 | 0.68 | Foil, flashing |
| 20 ga | 0.81 | 2.19 | Panouri, jgheaburi |
| 16 ga | 1.51 | 4.08 | Acoperișuri, siding |
| 1/8″ | 3.18 | 8.59 | General sheet |
| 1/4″ | 6.35 | 17.1 | Machining plate |
| 1/2″ | 12.7 | 34.3 | Tooling plate |
| 1″ | 25.4 | 68.6 | Thick tooling |
Gauge vs Millimeter: Why It Matters
Aluminum gauge follows the Aluminum Association standard, which differs from steel gauge. A 16-gauge aluminum sheet is 1.51 mm, while 16-gauge steel is 1.59 mm — close, but not identical. When quoting, always specify millimeters rather than gauge, because gauge numbers vary by standard (US Sheet, Brown & Sharpe, and others). If a supplier quotes “14 gauge aluminum,” ask for the actual mm before ordering, because the tolerance can be ±0.05 mm. Vezi noastre 1060 placa de aluminiu şi 5052 foaie.
Weight Estimation
Greutate (kg/m²) = thickness (mm) × density (g/cm³). Pentru 6061 (2.70 g/cm³), a 3 mm sheet weighs 8.1 kg/m². Pentru 5052 (2.68), it is 8.04 kg/m². Pentru 1060 aluminiu pur (2.71), it is 8.13 kg/m². The differences are small, but for large orders over tonnes, they add up. Always confirm whether the price is per net weight or per piece, and whether the mill certificate measures actual thickness or nominal.
