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What does “gauge” mean ?

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What does “gauge” mean ?

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Wires have size numbers that express their diameter. These are even numbers from 0 to 18, and smaller numbers indicate larger diameters that can carry more power.

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The gauge is the thickness of the stainless steel. An easy rule of thumb is, the lower the number of the gauge, the thicker and better the stainless steel. Therefore, 18 gauge is better than 20 gauge.

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Gauge is the distance between the inside faces of the two rails of a railroad. In the US, most of Europe, and most of the British Commonwealth, the normal or standard gauge is 4’8.5″ (1.435 meter). Common smaller gauges in the US are 3′ and 2′, while in Europe one finds 1.0 meter as well as 0.75 meter.