Gauge Thickness Conversion Chart (Updated)
- Published
- 01/09/2014
- Author
- U.S. Packaging a
- US packaging and wrapping
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Micron to Gauge Conversion Chart
Multiple varieties of plastic measurements can confuse anyone unfamiliar with the measurement used. We have created a gauge conversion chart for readers to use, ensuring they find the film's proper thickness. Below for reference, we have everyday household items and the standard widths they come in. Below the gauge conversion chart, we have standard thicknesses of different packaging materials.
Gauge measurements for plastic are different than wire gauges for plastic gauge measurement; the higher the gauge, the thicker the film.
Home Use Saran Wrap - Typically 35-40 ga. Thickness
Home Use Ziplock Bags - Typically 1.5-2 Mil Thickness
Heavy Duty Trash Bags - Typically 2-3 Mil Thickness
Gauge | Mil | Micron | Millimeter | Inch | Centimeter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | .30 | 7.6 | .0076 | .0003 | .000762 |
40 | .40 | 10 | .0101 | .0004 | .001016 |
50 | .50 | 12.5 | .0127 | .0005 | .00127 |
60 | .60 | 15 | .0152 | .0006 | .001524 |
75 | .75 | 19 | .0190 | .0007 | .001905 |
80 | .80 | 20 | .0203 | .0008 | .002032 |
90 | .90 | 23 | .0228 | .0009 | .002286 |
100 | 1.0 | 25 | .0254 | .0010 | .00254 |
120 | 1.2 | 30 | .0304 | .0012 | .003048 |
150 | 1.5 | 38 | .0380 | .0015 | .00381 |
160 | 1.6 | 40 | .0406 | .0016 | .004064 |
180 | 1.8 | 45 | .0457 | .0018 | .004572 |
200 | 2.0 | 50 | .0508 | .0020 | .00508 |
Common Stretch Film Thicknesses
47 Gauge Hand Stretch Film
63 Gauge Hand Stretch Film
80 Gauge Hand Stretch Film
120 Gauge Hand Stretch Film
50 Gauge Machine Stretch Film
63 Gauge Machine Stretch Film
80 Gauge Machine Stretch Film
150 Gauge Machine Stretch Film
Common Heat Shrink Film Thicknesses
60 Gauge Polyolefin Shrink Film
75 Gauge Polyolefin Shrink Film
75 Gauge PVC Shrink Film
100 Gauge Polyolefin Shrink Film
Common Packaging Tape Thicknesses
1.6 Mil Packing Tape
1.8 Mil Packing Tape
2.2 Mil Packing Tape
3.1 Mil Packaging Tape
Call us at 1-800-441-5090 if you have any questions about film thickness and what type works best for your application, or shop online at uspackagingandwrapping.com