Stainless Sheet Thicknesses and Tolerances

Gauge No. Decimal Equivalent Tolerance Plus/Minus Pounds Sqaure Foot
300 Series 400 Series
7 .187 .007 7.870 7.720
8 .165 .007 6.930 6.800
10 .135 .006 5.670 5.560
11 .120 .005 5.040 4.940
12 .105 .005 4.410 4.340
13 .090 .004 3.780 3.700
14 .075 .004 3.150 3.090
16 .060 .003 2.520 2.472
18 .048 .003 2.016 1.978
19 .042 .003 1.764 1.730
20 .036 .002 1.512 1.483
22 .030 .002 1.260 1.236
24 .024 .0015 1.008 .9888
26 .018 .0015 .7560 .7416

Austenitic Group- Non Magnetic- Excellent Formability and corrosion resistance.

304/304L- Known as the all- purpose SS. Used in Food Grade, Chemical and Pharmaceutical applications as well as Heat and Power Equipment.

Finishes
2B-with or without paper interleave.
Polished with Fiber laser vinyl PVC .

Gauge range .018”- 0.500”
Standard widths 36”, 48”, 60”
Lengths up to 240”

316/316L-Known for more corrosion resistance to most chemicals , salts, and acids. Used highly in chemical processing equipment and items exposed to the natural elements.

Finishes
2B with or without paper interleave.

Gauge range .018”- 0.250”
Standard widths 36”, 48”, 60”
Lengths up to 240”


Ferritic Group- Magnetic


430- Higher Chromium content improves corrosion resistance. Very popular for trim pieces,  architectural applications.

Finishes
2B with or without paper interleave
BA- Bright annealed- with or without Fiber Laser PVC.
Polished with Fiber Laser PVC.

Gauge range .024” - .110”
Standard widths 36”, 48”, 60”
Lengths up to 240”

Blanking Capabilities
PVC Vinyl Application