What thickness is 16 gauge 304 stainless on this page?
This page uses 0.0625 in / 1.588 mm as the nominal 16 gauge thickness for stainless sheet.
Sheet metal
16 Gauge 304 stainless Bend Calculator
Prefilled bend allowance, deduction, and radius reference values for 16 gauge 304 stainless at 0.0625 in / 1.588 mm nominal thickness.
304 stainless16 ga0.0625 in1.588 mm
Static reference
Common thickness, radius, and angle combinations
| Gauge | Thickness | Inside radius | Angle | Bend allowance | Bend deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ga | 0.0625 in / 1.588 mm | 0.0938 in / 2.381 mm | 45 deg | 0.0947 in | 0.0347 in |
| 12 ga | 0.1094 in / 2.779 mm | 0.1641 in / 4.168 mm | 90 deg | 0.3317 in | 0.2153 in |
Interactive calculator
16 Gauge 304 stainless Bend Calculator
Bend allowance0.1895 in
Neutral axis radius0.1206 in
FAQ
Specific checks for this calculator
Can these 304 stainless bend values be used directly for production?
Use them as starting estimates only. Test bends and supplier data are needed for final bend deduction, springback, tooling, and safe tonnage.