What thickness is 16 gauge 6061-T6 aluminum on this page?
This page uses 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm as the nominal 16 gauge thickness for aluminum sheet.
Sheet metal
16 Gauge 6061-T6 aluminum Bend Calculator
Prefilled bend allowance, deduction, and radius reference values for 16 gauge 6061-T6 aluminum at 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm nominal thickness.
6061-T6 aluminum16 ga0.0508 in1.29 mm
Static reference
Common thickness, radius, and angle combinations
| Gauge | Thickness | Inside radius | Angle | Bend allowance | Bend deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ga | 0.0508 in / 1.29 mm | 0.1524 in / 3.871 mm | 45 deg | 0.1357 in | 0.0327 in |
| 12 ga | 0.0808 in / 2.052 mm | 0.1212 in / 3.078 mm | 90 deg | 0.2411 in | 0.1629 in |
Interactive calculator
16 Gauge 6061-T6 aluminum Bend Calculator
Bend allowance0.2713 in
Neutral axis radius0.1727 in
FAQ
Specific checks for this calculator
Can these 6061-T6 aluminum 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.