What thickness is 16 gauge 5052-H32 aluminum on this page?
This page uses 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm as the nominal 16 gauge thickness for aluminum sheet.
Sheet metal
Prefilled bend allowance, deduction, and radius reference values for 16 gauge 5052-H32 aluminum at 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm nominal thickness.
Static reference
| Gauge | Thickness | Inside radius | Angle | Bend allowance | Bend deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ga | 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm | 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm | 45 deg | 0.0551 in | 0.0291 in |
| 12 ga | 0.0808 in / 2.052 mm | 0.1212 in / 3.078 mm | 90 deg | 0.2386 in | 0.1654 in |
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FAQ
This page uses 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm as the nominal 16 gauge thickness for aluminum sheet.
Use them as starting estimates only. Test bends and supplier data are needed for final bend deduction, springback, tooling, and safe tonnage.