Wire diameter is measured in gauges.
The chart below provides a comparision of thickness. Note that the larger the gauge, the thinner the wire.
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Gauge to mm conversion
10 ga = 2.588 mm
12 ga = 2.052 mm
14 ga = 1.628 mm
16 ga = 1.291 mm
18 ga = 1.024 mm
20 ga = 0.812 mm
22 ga = 0.644 mm
24 ga = 0.511 mm
26 ga = 0.405 mm
28 ga = 0.321 mm
30 ga = 0.255 mm
32 ga = 0.200 mm
34 ga = 0.160 mm
Recommended Wire Gauges for Wire Tools
Wire gauge is an important factor to consider when designing.
Artistic Wire is a copper wire that is permanently colored or silver plated. Artistic Wire will not tarnish or fade. We do, however, offer 2 Artistic Wire spools that are not coated with enamel to protect it, these 2 colors will patina as they are not treated. These colors: Bare Copper and Tinned Copper are ideal for making jewelry that has an antiqued look.
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