Chain Link Fence Gauge Sizes

Although a smaller number means a stronger material sometimes a more flexible mesh is needed meaning a larger gauge.

Chain link fence gauge sizes.

Unless you are building a temporary chain link fence we recommend your chain link fencing to be between 11 and 9 gauge. If you so happen to have a baseball field on your property and are installing a backstop the typical gauge is 9. The fence should have a 9 to 11 gauge chain link wire. The residential standard for chain link fence recommends diamond size be no larger than 2 1 8 for fences three to five feet tall and no larger than 2 for fences six feet tall or taller.

We recommend using nothing less than 11 gauge 1121 inches in diameter wire for residential and 9 gauge 1494 inches in diameter for commercial fencing. Consider using top rail. For commercial purposes 9ga wire is common on chain link fence although when security is an issue some prefer 6ga because it is harder to cut. From lightest to the heaviest common gauges for chain link fence are 13 12 1 2 11 1 2 11 9 and 6.

When referring to vinyl coated wire you always refer to the core gauge of the wire and then reference the coating. The smaller the mesh size the stronger the fence. 6 gauge is typically for heavy industrial or specialized uses and the 11 gauge is a heavy residential chain link that stands up better to kids and pets. Mesh size of chain link fence fabric shall be determined by measuring the minimum clear distance between the wires forming the parallel sides of mesh and determined as the average of two readings taken at right angles to each other.

This is an important factor of how much steel is used. The smaller the mesh opening the more steel is used. However if a mesh measures 2 25 then the gauze is typically 11 5 which is thinner. A typical mesh size is 2 which means the wire gauge size is 9 or 11.

11 gauge wire is usually only used for temporary construction fence. Chain link fence pipe in color coated selection is available in many diameters wall thicknesses and length. Most commercial chain link fencing has top rail to help prevent bending of wire tops. Call 800 283 8110 x 207 to get a firm quote or email your inquiry to.

The 9 gauge is referred to as light commercial duty and is most often found in public and government projects. Considerations and warnings for residential chain link fencing.