The GI wire or Galvanized Iron Wire is a result of a process called Galvanization. An anti-rust shielded zinc metal coating makes the wire rust-resistant. Galvanized Iron GI is the material used for making GI wire mesh. The size of the mesh remains uniform and structured in a precise manner.
STANDARD WIRE GAUGE TO INCHES AND MILLIMETRES:
1 Swg = 0.300” / 7.620mm 16 Swg = 0.064” / 1.626mm
4 Swg = 0.232” / 5.893mm 19 Swg = 0.040” / 1.016mm
5 Swg = 0.212” / 5.385mm 20 Swg = 0.036” / 0.914mm
6 Swg = 0.192” / 4.877mm 21 Swg = 0.032” / 0.813mm
7 Swg = 0.176” / 4.470mm 22 Swg = 0.028” / 0.711mm