FAQ — 28 gauge
What are the differences between wire gauges?
Posted by Lenka L on
Wire gauge is a measurement of the thickness of a wire. In jewelry making, wire gauge is used to refer to the size of the wire being used. The larger the wire gauge number, the thinner the wire. For example, a wire with a gauge of 24 is thinner than a wire with a gauge of 18. Here are some common wire gauges used in jewelry making and their approximate thicknesses: 28 gauge: 0.3 mm 26 gauge: 0.4 mm 24 gauge: 0.5 mm 22 gauge: 0.6 mm 20 gauge: 0.8 mm 18 gauge: 1.0 mm 16 gauge: 1.3 mm 14...