That's so easy I nearly stumbled across it in a dream! Who would have guessed? Multiply by 0.13 and add 0.60. And they sure look like _significant_ numbers too. I bet they relate to the number of steps on the pyramid of Cheops. /\/\/\/*=Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Bussan" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [EE]: American standards?? > 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 > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. > > > *** > The information in this e-mail is confidential and intended solely for the > individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this > e-mail in error please notify the sender by return e-mail, delete this > e-mail, and refrain from any disclosure or action based on the information. > **** > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body