If you love parts that look good and last a long time, take a look at our latest additions in stainless steel. When you use our online quoting system and choose Stainless Steel T-304 material, you now have 7 new thicknesses to choose from:
| Inches | Millimeters | Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| 0.018 | 0.46 | 26 |
| 0.024 | 0.61 | 24 |
| 0.030 | 0.76 | 22 |
| 0.036 | 0.91 | 20 |
| 0.048 | 1.22 | 18 |
| 0.075 | 1.91 | 14 |
| 0.135 | 3.42 | 10 |
This is in addition to all the old thicknesses: 0.06", 0.09", 0.12", 0.125", 0.1875", 0.25", 0.375", 0.5", and 0.75", meaning we now offer 16 standard thicknesses of 304 stainless steel.
If you're having trouble deciding on the thickness of your part, here are a few common items and their thicknesses for comparison.
| Inches | Millimeters | |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar bill | 0.0043 | 0.1092 |
| #9 Standard Razor Blade | 0.009 | 0.2286 |
| #12 Heavy Duty Razor Blade | 0.012 | 0.3048 |
| Credit Card | 0.030 | 0.76 |
| CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray Disc | 0.047 | 1.2 |
| US Dime | 0.053 | 1.35 |
| US Penny (Cent) | 0.060 | 1.52 |
| US Quarter | 0.069 | 1.75 |
| US Nickel | 0.077 | 1.95 |
| Canadian Polymer Banknote | 0.004 | 0.091 |
| Canadian 10 Cents | 0.048 | 1.22 |
| Canadian Cent | 0.057 | 1.45 |
| Canadian 25 Cents | 0.062 | 1.58 |
| Canadian Dollar | 0.069 | 1.75 |
| Canadian 5 Cents | 0.069 | 1.76 |
As always, just let us know by e-mail if you're looking for a material or thickness that's not listed in the online quoting system.