What thickness is 16 gauge cold rolled steel on this page?
This page uses 0.0598 in / 1.519 mm as the nominal 16 gauge thickness for steel sheet.
Sheet metal
16 Gauge cold rolled steel Bend Calculator
Prefilled bend allowance, deduction, and radius reference values for 16 gauge cold rolled steel at 0.0598 in / 1.519 mm nominal thickness.
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Static reference
Common thickness, radius, and angle combinations
| Gauge | Thickness | Inside radius | Angle | Bend allowance | Bend deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ga | 0.0598 in / 1.519 mm | 0.0598 in / 1.519 mm | 45 deg | 0.0667 in | 0.0324 in |
| 12 ga | 0.1046 in / 2.657 mm | 0.1569 in / 3.985 mm | 90 deg | 0.3155 in | 0.2075 in |
Interactive calculator
16 Gauge cold rolled steel Bend Calculator
Bend allowance0.1334 in
Neutral axis radius0.0849 in
FAQ
Specific checks for this calculator
Can these cold rolled steel 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.