For chain link mesh, you can determine the typical wire gauge by measuring the size of the mesh opening diagonally.
The provided information describes measuring the chain link mesh diagonally to find its size, which is then used to identify the typical wire gauge associated with that mesh size. This method focuses on the mesh opening size as an indicator for the wire gauge commonly used for that particular opening size.
Measuring Chain Link Mesh Size
To determine the typical wire gauge using this method, you need to measure the mesh opening:
- Measure your chain link mesh diagonally (inside measurements). This means measuring the distance between the inner edges of the parallel wires across the opening, as shown in the photograph mentioned in the reference (though not provided here, the principle is measuring the open space diagonally).
Relating Mesh Size to Typical Wire Gauge
Once you have the diagonal measurement of the mesh opening, you can relate it to typical wire gauges according to the provided information:
| Diagonal Mesh Measurement | Typical Wire Gauge |
|---|---|
| 2" | 9 or 11 |
| 2 1/4" or 2 3/8" | 11 1/2, 12, or 12 1/2 |
Note: This method provides a typical or usual gauge associated with a specific mesh opening size, rather than a direct measurement of the wire thickness itself.
By measuring the diagonal distance of the mesh opening, you can identify the range of typical wire gauges that are commonly used for that particular mesh size in chain link fencing.
