2007-01-09 02:43:22 · 9 answers · asked by Norma D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
by weight, yes, but by density, no
8 ga stainless measures .164" whereas 16 GA stainless is .060". The density Lbs./in.³ is .286 for 300 series stainless and .283 for 400 series.
The lower the guage, the THICKER the sheet is. So, obviously, the same area of material would be heavier if it were 8 GA, but it would have the same density as any other stainless steel guage.
2007-01-09 02:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Lower the Guage is the Thicker the Metal is,
So, Obviously
8 guage steel sheet is heavier than 16 guage one.
2007-01-09 02:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by AVANISH JI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
16
2016-05-22 22:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the lower the guage the heavier the weight.
2007-01-09 03:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by david b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 guage is thicker than 16 guage, therefore, its heavier per square area unit of measurement.
2007-01-09 02:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norma, the higher the number in your steel the less quality it will be. Especially in your metal buildings, a good grade of steel for a strong building is no less than 28 guage.
2007-01-09 02:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by Joyce D 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes
it is because the less nomber in steel the more it whigse so that is my answer to you and good luck
2007-01-09 02:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by daddy's girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, and the reason is complicated. Originally, it went the other way...
2007-01-09 02:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-01-09 02:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋