14 gauge galvanized steel, or 14 Ga galvanized steel, is a type of steel that is coated with a layer of zinc on the surface of the steel to extend its life. Other commonly used grades are 20 gauge, 18 gauge, and 16 gauge. This format is commonly used in North America, and the thickness of steel under this standard is approximately 1.89738 mm (or approximated to 1.9 mm). Many of Wanzhi Steel’s galvanized coils, galvanized sheets, and ZAM steel use this grade. If you also need this or other grades of steel coils, steel strips, and steel sheets, please feel free to contact us.
Item | 14 gauge Galvanized steel |
Technical Standard | EN10147, EN10142, DIN 17162, JIS G3302, ASTM A653 |
Steel Grade | Dx51D, S280GD, S350GD, SGHC, SGH340, SGC340,SQ CR22 (230) or Customer’s Requirement |
Width | According To Customer’s Requirement |
Type of Coating | Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel(HDGI) |
Zinc Coating | 30-275g/m2 |
Surface Treatment | Passivation(C), Oiling(O), Lacquer sealing(L), Phosphating(P), Untreated(U) |
Surface Structure | Regular spangle, Big spangle, Small spangle, Spangle-free |
Quality | Approved by SGS, ISO |
Coil Weight | 3-8 TONS, Can be customized |
Package | Waterproof paper is inner packing or according to the customer’s requirement |
Average Lead Time | 5-20 days(Determined by order quantity) |
Defination: Galvanized Steel is produced by coating the surface of steel with a layer of zinc to improve its corrosion resistance and extend its service life.
14 gauge refers to the thickness specification for this type of steel.
Features: The galvanized layer not only enhances the steel’s corrosion resistance but also gives it an aesthetic appearance.
Galvanized steel has the advantages of high strength, malleability, and durability, as well as being easy to work with and can be cut, bent, and welded into a variety of shapes and sizes.
The grade of galvanized steel sheet consists of five parts: product use code + steel code + steel properties + hot dip galvanizing code (D) + general coating amount code. More common grades: DX51D+Z, DX52D+Z, DC51D+Z, DC52D+Z, S350GD+Z and so on.
There is no generalized best grade, as the mechanical properties and physical requirements of steel for a particular application vary, and price is also a factor.
Steel grades that are regularly used and deemed the top series from each type include:
Steel Type | Grades |
Carbon steel | A36, A529, A572, 1020, 1045, and 4130 |
Alloy steel | 4140, 4150, 4340, 9310, and 52100 |
Stainless steel | 304, 316, 410, and 420 |
Tool steel | D2, H13, and M2 |
The Origin of Gauge
Ga. is the abbreviation of GAUGE, a unit of length measurement about diameter originating in North America, belonging to the Brown-Sharpe (Brown&Sharpe) measurement system. At the beginning of 1869, JR Brown and L. Sharpe of the United States will develop an external diameter micrometer for commercial sale, the initial establishment of this measurement system. Initially used in the field of medicine and jewelry, the larger the number the smaller the diameter, and later promoted also used to indicate the thickness.
Conversion of gauge to millimeters: In the metal industry, gauge is commonly used to express the thickness of sheet metal, but it is important to note that the conversion between gauge and millimeters is not linear and may vary from material to material or standard to standard. For 14 gauge galvanized steel, the thickness is roughly between 1.6mm and 2.0mm, and the exact values can be found in the gauge table in 《18 gauge galvanized steel》.
If you want to know other Gauges of GI steel, please refer to 1. 《20 gauge galvanized steel》 2. 《16 gauge galvanized steel》.
When choosing and using 14 gauge galvanized steel as the base material, the content of the galvanized layer needs to be controlled, you can consult the manufacturer to get professional guidance, such as Wanzhi Steel in China, which is a gold-medal manufacturer established for 13 years. With a factory in Hebei province and a monthly production capacity of 2,000 tons.
It focuses on product quality control, offers the best price, and has excellent pre-sales and after-sales service, and will recommend you the right specification according to the usage. If you are looking for suitable materials for your project, you are welcome to contact us and visit our factory online anytime.