What thickness is 12 gauge mild steel on this page?
This page uses 0.1046 in / 2.657 mm as the nominal 12 gauge thickness for steel sheet.
Sheet metal
12 Gauge mild steel Bend Calculator
Prefilled bend allowance, deduction, and radius reference values for 12 gauge mild steel at 0.1046 in / 2.657 mm nominal thickness.
mild steel12 ga0.1046 in2.657 mm
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
12 Gauge mild steel Bend Calculator
Bend allowance0.2333 in
Neutral axis radius0.1485 in
FAQ
Specific checks for this calculator
Can these mild 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.