Wire gauge refers to the thickness of the wire used to make the mesh. In India, Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) is used -
lower gauge number means thicker wire. Common gauges and their wire diameters: 8G = 4.06mm (heavy structural use), 10G = 3.25mm (general construction), 12G = 2.64mm (fencing), 14G = 2.03mm (general use), 16G = 1.63mm (light fencing, plaster mesh), 18G = 1.22mm (poultry, garden), 20G = 0.91mm (fine poultry, light screening), 22G = 0.71mm (fine chicken wire), 24G = 0.56mm (very fine screening). For construction reinforcement, 8G to 12G. For security fencing, 10G to 14G. For poultry and garden, 18G to 22G. When in doubt, share your application and we will recommend the right gauge.
Convert any gauge to millimetres with our free SWG to MM calculator.
