In regards to stainless steel tube sizes there are two different kinds of tubing, hypodermic gage and fractional tubing. Fractional tubing is made to common fractional sizes, for example ¼" outside diameter (O.D.) x .035" wall. When discussing the size of a fractional tube we talk about the OD and the wall thickness. This is different from hypodermic or what is commonly referred to as needle tubing. Hypodermic tubing is referred to by gage size. Gage sizes are determined by the outside diameter and the inside diameter of a tube. There is a fractional chart as well as a hypodermic gage chart to assist you. The sizes on these charts are for the most part readily available. We also stock many odd sizes that are will not be found on the charts.
| New England Small Tube Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Tubing |
| Product Number | 3/16" OD - 028 |
| Product Name | Fractional Tube Size |
| Type | Metal |
| Material | Brass / Bronze (optional feature); Copper (optional feature); Titanium (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature) |
| Shape | Round |
| Features | Seamless (optional feature); Welded (optional feature); Welded & Drawn (optional feature) |
| Color / Clarity | Solid |
