[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Steel thickness(ga.) Question

Posted: 3/14/2003 12:01:44 AM EDT

Is 10 ga steel thicker than 12 ga or the other way around?

Posted: 3/14/2003 12:08:26 AM EDT

[#1]

Usually, the lower the number, the thicker the wire, rope, sheet of metal, etc. In this case, yes, 10ga. is thick than 12ga.

Posted: 3/14/2003 12:46:26 AM EDT

[#2]

Like electrical or welding cable as well...lower number = thicker material.

10 ga. sheet metal is approximately 1/8 inch.

Posted: 3/14/2003 1:46:08 AM EDT

[#3]

Ya buying a safe?

Posted: 3/14/2003 2:15:20 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Usually, the lower the number, the thicker the wire, rope, sheet of metal, etc. In this case, yes, 10ga. is thick than 12ga.

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What he said.