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No. The larger the number, the thinner the steel. 16 gauge is the thicker of the two.

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18 gauge steel is .048 thick sheet metal

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How thick is 18 gauge steel?

Depends on what kind of steel: 18 Gauge Standard Steel is .0478 Inches. 18 Gauge Galvanized Steel is: 0.0516 inches thick. FYI 18 Gauge Aluminum is 0.0403 18 gage steel is 0.0478 inches thick 18 gage steel is 0.0478 inches thick


Which is stronger 18 gauge steel or 22 gauge?

18 gauge is thicker than 20 gauge. 18 gauge is 1.27 mm thick while 20 gauge is .953 mm thick.


Is 18 gauge steel better than 16 gauge steel?

Depends on what you are using if for.


What is difference between 16 and 18 gauge steel?

16 gauge is thicker than 18 gauge.


Is 18 gauge steel bullet proof?

18 gauge steel is not bulletproof for rifle rounds but is for some very weak pistol calibers


How thick is 18 gauge stainless steel?

18 gauge stainless steel is 0.0500 inches thick.


What is the difference between 18 gauge and 22 gauge stainless steel?

The difference between 18 gauge and 22 gauge stainless steel is the thickness. The 18 gauge is 0.050" thick, and the 22 gauge is 0.031" thick. A link is provided below to an article with a list of the conversions. You'll note that the cited thickness for the gauges of stainless do not apply to galvanized steel, aluminum, zinc, brass or other metals.


What is thicker 12 gauge or 18 gauge steel?

The lower the gauge the heavier, sheet metal, wire & shotguns...


18 gauge steel sheet in mm?

1.27 mm


How thick in inches is 18 gauge steel?

.0500 inches.


What thickness is 18 gauge steel in mm?

1.27 mm (USG)


What is the difference between 18 guage and 22 gauge stainless steel?

22 gauge is thicker than 18 gauge if you live in an upside down and backwards universe. But since we don't, 18 gauge is quite a bit heavier than 22 gauge.