En”gauge”ment

Have you ever wondered what people mean when they speak of “16 gauge”, “22 gauge”, etc., when referring to steel or sheet metal? Well here’s a small little cheat sheet we made up to help you gauge these gauges. These, in our experience, tend to be the most commonly used gauges/thicknesses for general metal fabrication. And remember folks, have you metal worker recommend the right gauge for the job - it really matters!