Here are some common wire gauges with their inch equivalents.  The smaller the gauge number the thicker the wire.  The first number is the gauge and the second number is the AWG equivalent.

18 gauge - .0403 diameter in inches (1.024mm)
19 gauge - .0359 diameter in inches (.912mm)
20 gauge - .032 diameter in inches (.813mm)
22 gauge - .0253 diameter in inches (.645mm)
24 gauge - .0201 diameter in inches (.511)
26 gauge - .0159 diameter in inches (.404mm)

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Our other guides and some new guides coming soon:

Swarovski Crystal Beads, Finishes & Effects, Part 1 (basic finishes and effects produced)
Swarovski Crystal Beads, Finishes & Effects, Part 2  (effects and combinations of each)
Swarovski® Crystal Beads, Limited & Out of Production  (special production items, limited or vintage)
Real Swarovski® Crystal Beads or Fake Glass? Part 1
Real Swarovski® Crystal Beads or Fake Glass? Part 2
Swarovski Bead Article Component Numbers, and Their Meaning
New Swarovski Crystal Bead Colors and Component Releases
Hole Sizes for Swarovski Crystal Beads and Components
Swarovski Bead Diagrams, Shapes, Sizes, Cuts
How to Take Great Photographs of your Crystals or Finished Pieces
How to Shop Smart for Swarovski on eBay
Wire Gauge Comparisons
Differences in Jump Rings and Split Rings
Jewelry Clasp Types
Head Pins and Eye Pins

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