Gauge Measurement & Local Help – Iron & Steel

Gauge Measurement is used to define thickness or diameter of wire, sheets and other materials. It is commonly used in Iron & Steel industry.

In India, Standard Gauge (British) system is followed; one should not confuse it with American or French Gauge system. There is a small difference between Gauge for Diameter(in wire) and Gauge for Thickness(in sheets)

Find the conversion chart below for gauge measurement:

7/0 refers to “0000000”, similarly for others

Local Help

Few of the local measurement conversions, which one should be aware of. It can be helpful when dealing with rural customers too.