The screw sizes are easy.  The # represents the major diameter of the the
screw in inches.  Which is # multiplied by .013 + .060.
So,
#8 --> 8*.013+.060=.164 inch major diameter.

Don't know an easy one for the wire though.

Tony



-----Original Message-----
From: Tal Bejerano - AMC [mailto:kooter@ZAHAV.NET.IL]
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 2:12 PM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: [EE]: American standards??


Hi 2 All

I found many circuits that talking about "#16 wire" or "#8 Screws" "22 gauge
wire". what are this measurements?
where can I find converter for this measurements?

Thanks

Tal

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