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Wire Gauge
Convenient Conversion Table
Below is a helpful conversion table for Wire Gauge. The conversion is best approximation only as there seems to be no general and consistent agreement to the exact conversion. What is consistently true is that the higher the gauge number, the smaller the diameter of the wire. As a guide, you will find this table very useful.
The gauge applies to beading wire, tigertail, as well as jewelry wire (metal wire).
Conversion Table - Gauge to Inches/Millimeters
| Gauge Size |
Ø in inches |
Ø in mm |
| 10 |
0.1019 |
2.588 |
| 12 |
0.0808 |
2.05 |
| 14 |
0.0641 |
1.63 |
| 16 |
0.0508 |
1.29 |
| 18 |
0.0403 |
1.02 |
| 20 |
0.0320 |
0.813 |
| 22 |
0.0253 |
0.643 |
| 24 |
0.0201 |
0.511 |
| 26 |
0.0159 |
0.404 |
| 28 |
0.0125 |
0.320 |
| 30 |
0.0100 |
0.254 |
| 32 |
same thickness as general sewing thread |
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