Gauge Sizes
The gauge size is defined as the number of lead balls of a given diameter that can be made from one pound of lead.
Gauges higher than 28 (smaller diameter) are not generally used apart from 68 (410).
| Gauge |
Diameter
(inches) |
| 1 |
1.670 |
| 2 |
1.325 |
| 4 |
1.052 |
| 6 |
0.919 |
| 8 |
0.835 |
| 10 |
0.775 |
| 12 |
0.729 |
| 16 |
0.663 |
| 20 |
0.615 |
| 28 |
0.550 |
| 68 (410) |
0.409 |
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