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conversion: gauge to
inches to millimeters
The following chain samples with different ARs show how ID and gauge
can help you determine which jump rings to use. Gauge
(AWG/B&S)
Inches Millimeters
Byzantine link
12 0.081 in. 2.052 mm
Inside
÷ Gauge = AR Result Sample 13 0.072 in. 1.829 mm
diameter
14 0.064 in. 1.628 mm
Slightly open;
18 15 0.057 in. 1.45 mm
3.93 holds pattern
(0.040 in.) well
16 0.051 in. 1.291 mm
4 mm
(0.157 in.) 17 0.045 in. 1.15 mm
16 Too tight; no 18 0.040 in. 1.024 mm
3.08 [MM]
(0.051 in.) movement
19 0.036 in. 0.912 mm
Tight weave;
7.5 mm 5.80 holds pattern [UU]
(0.296 in.) well
16
(0.051 in.)
10 mm Too open to hold [VV]
7.73
(0.394 in.) pattern