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Here is a quick guide to help you determine which thickness of copper sheet best suits the needs of your project. If after
reading the descriptions you are still not sure which size will work for you, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at
info@basiccopper.com (mailto:info@basiccopper.com), via phone at 252-491-2812, or try our "live chat" feature for
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THICKNESS GUIDE: All of our raw copper sheets are 99.9% pure copper (premium alloy 110) annealed (dead soft) with
a smooth commercial finish manufactured to ASTM-B152.

1 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/1milcopperfoil.html) (.001 inches thick): This is very thin copper foil. It is approximately
1.5 times thicker than typical household aluminum foil and is easy to cut but also easy to wrinkle. You can tear the 1 mil
with your hands or punch out various shape with paper punchers. 1 mil is often used in scrapbooking or with other paper
crafts and also for electrical, manufacturing and R & D applications.

1.4 MIL (.0014 inches thick): This is also very thin copper foil and is just slightly thicker than the 1 mil. 1.4 is
approximately 2 times thicker than household aluminum foil. It will cut easily, and can also be torn by hand. It will also
wrinkle to the touch. The 1.4 mil is often used in paper crafts and also for electrical, manufacturing and R & D
applications. See a video thickness guide of 1 mil and 1.4 mil below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YMI8mnGoBUE)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 1 Mil and 1.4 Mil

3 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/copper-sheets-3-mil.html) (.003 inches thick): This is thin foil. It is approximately twice as
thick as 1.4 mil and 4.5 times household aluminum. It can be easily cut with scissors, torn by hand, and wrinkles fairly
easy. 3 mil is used for various arts and crafts, electrical, and Research and Development applications. See a video
thickness guide of 3 mil below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72hEHZ7BfF4)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 3 Mil

5 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/5-mil-005-inch-t.html) (.005 inches thick) 36 gauge: The 5 mil copper is approximately 7 -
8 times thicker than typical household aluminum foil. It weighs approximately 3.74 ounces per square foot. Often
described as 36 gauge, 5 mil copper is traditional tooling foil. It does not tear by hand, but can be easily cut with scissors.
It is extremely pliable and will dent with a light touch. It will not hold shape if under pressure. The 5 mil is often used for
embossing, repousse, tags, die-cuts and other craft projects as well as for various home improvement projects and
construction, electrical, manufacturing and other applications. Some customers also use this thickness for copper
tabletops, copper backsplashes, copper bartops, and copper countertops-however when using 5 mil for these
applications, we do strongly recommend attaching the copper to a substrate and applying a two part epoxy
(http://www.uscomposites.com/kk121.html) for long term durability. Check out some of our 5 mil patina copper sheets
(http://basiccopper.com/copper-patina-sheets.html). See a video thickness guide of 5 mil below.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANdAoWOTGL4)
 Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 5 Mil (36 gauge)

8 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/8mil32gauge.html) (.008 inches thick) 32 gauge: The 8 mil copper is approximately 11 -
12 times thicker than typical household aluminum foil and 1.5 times thicker than the 5 mil. This is a heavy-duty tooling
foil. 8 mil can be cut fairly easily with scissors and is still very pliable. It may hold shape a little better than the 5 MIL
(http://basiccopper.com/5-mil-005-inch-t.html) , but will not bear much weight and will yield to increasing pressure. See
a video thickness guide of 8 mil below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EtZE7oQJaw)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 8 Mil

10 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/10-mil-010-inch-.html) (.010 inches thick) 30 gauge: These sheets are approximately 14
times thicker than household aluminum foil and are twice as thick as 5 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/5-mil-005-inch-
t.html). Beginning with the 10 mil, the copper is less foil-like in appearance and response to pressure. It is still rather thin
as it would take 100 sheets stacked on top of each other to equal an inch, but it is more rigid than the thinner material
and at this thickness the copper will begin to hold weight and maintain shape significantly better. The 10 mil copper (also
known as 30 gauge) weighs approximately 7.4 ounces per square foot. Despite being more rigid, the 10 mil is still pliable
and you can easily create a 90 degree bend with your hands. It can be cut with heavy duty scissors and or a utility knife. It
responds well to hammering and other texturization applications. 10 mil is often used in outdoor projects to protect
wood from the elements, such as for flashing, or capping poles or exposed beams in a structure. It is also used for
birdhouse roofs and other garden projects. Our 10 mil copper was featured in This Old House magazine (June 2007)
(http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20050342_20076399,00.html) as it was used to create an outdoor water
feature. It is also used in indoor projects such as creating an inset in wooden cabinets or covering furniture (see the
photo gallery for examples) and although it is a lighter gauge copper, some customers have chosen this thickness for
creating copper tabletops, copper bartops, copper backsplashes and copper countertops. See a video thickness guide of
10 mil below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63dSu3ZGYwk)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 10 mil (30 gauge)

16 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/16-mil-016-inch-.html) (.016 inches thick)26 gauge: The 16 mil is approximately 1.5
times thicker than the 10 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/10-mil-010-inch-.html). It would take approximately 62.5 sheets
of 16 MIL (http://basiccopper.com/16-mil-016-inch-.html) stacked on top of each other to make an inch. Also called 26
gauge, the 16 mil copper weighs approximately 12 ounces per square foot. It is significantly more rigid and less pliable
that the thinner material, but will also hold weight and can be bent/ formed into shape by hand or with tools. It is a very
durable. It can be cut with tin snips, shears or a utility knife with a heavy duty blade. 16 mil is often used for sculptures,
jewelry-making and other arts and crafts projects. Our customers have used the 16 mil for copper backsplashes, copper
bar tops, copper countertops, and copper range hoods as well as roofing projects (see the photo gallery for information
about creating a cupola (http://basiccopper.com/cocubymiri.html) from 16 mil copper) and other outdoor structural
projects where the durability of the material outweighs the need for more pliability. See a video thickness guide of 16 mil
below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP6I0BhqcTE)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 16 mil (26 gauge)

22 Mil/16 Ounce Copper (http://basiccopper.com/22mi16ou24ga.html) (.0216") 24 gauge: 16 ounce copper sheeting is

a heavy weight copper often referred to as "roofing copper" or "roofing flashing." It weighs approximately 1 pound per
square foot. It's often used for roofing and flashing, various art and craft projects, DIY projects such as copper
backsplashes, copper countertops and copper range hoods, electrical applications, research and development and much
more. 16 ounce copper can be bent and formed by hand but is very durable. Metals snips are needed to cut this
thickness. (Also check our patina copper sheets (http://basiccopper.com/copper-patina-sheets.html)for a variety of uses
including bartops and countertops. It is also used for for various wall hangings and artwork.) See a video thickness guide
of 22 mil below. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TZX9b68wIw)

Copper Sheet Thickness Guide 22 Mil (16 ounce copper)

32 Mil/20 Gauge (http://basiccopper.com/copper-flashing-20-gauge-32-mil.html) (.032") 20 gauge copper sheeting is

heavyweight copper. It is approximately 50 percent thicker than 22 mil and weighs approximately 1.5 pound per square
foot. It's often used for various construction, art and craft projects, DIY projects, electrical applications, research and
development and much more. 20 Gauge copper can be cut with heavy duty snips or sheet metal shears. While you can
bend this copper with your hands, to get a sharp 90 degree bend, you must use a sheet metal brake. Check out this video
to make your own homemade sheet metal break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQlHqdudPvU
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQlHqdudPvU)

40 Mil/18 Gauge (http://basiccopper.com/copper-flashing-18-gauge-40-mil.html) (.040") 18 gauge copper sheeting is

heavyweight copper. It is approximately twice as thick as 22 mil copper and weighs approximately 2 pound per square
foot. It's often used for various construction, art and craft projects, DIY projects, electrical applications, research and
development and much more. 18 Gauge copper can be cut with heavy duty snips or sheet metal shears. It is very difficult
to bend by hand. Check out this video on the various tools used to cut sheet copper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=BAkoeagvweA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAkoeagvweA)

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