Comparison Chart
If someone gave you a steel ring and coated it with gold leaf, would you call it gold jewelry? Or would you call it a gold-leaf ring? With copper, we find that some companies get away with applying a thin layer of copper or copper foil over wood and steel and then call it a copper product.
We believe that if you pay for copper, you should get copper! And you should get the highest quality for the application.
Copper is a soft metal, though can be hardened, and so will dent and scratch if the wrong gauge is used for your application.
Also be aware of copper plated products.
Gauge |
Thickness in inches |
Weight per 12" x 12" section |
Cut with... |
Home decor items that other companies make with this: |
Home decor items that The Metal Peddler makes with this: |
32 |
.008" |
6 oz |
Scissors Shape by hand |
Copper foil -
Some companies use it to covering range hoods, counter tops or for backsplashes |
Nothing!! |
26 |
.016" |
12 oz |
Tin snips, shears or a utility knife Shape by hand |
Copper foil - Some companies use it to covering range hoods, counter tops or for backsplashes.
Roofing, cupolas |
Nothing |
23 |
.021" |
16 oz (1 lb) |
Roofing, fence caps.
Range hoods, counters |
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21 |
.027" |
20 oz |
Range hoods, counters |
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17 |
.041-.043" |
32 oz (2 lb) |
Shear |
Range hoods, counters |
Copper backsplashes 4 inch copper numbers |
16 |
36 oz |
Shear |
Range hoods, counters |
Nothing |
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14 |
.062 (1/16") |
48 oz (3 lb) |
Shear |
Range hoods, sinks |
Range Hoods Pot Racks Counters Sinks Copper plaques Copper Numbers |
8 |
.125 (1/8") |
6 lb |
Shear |
Heavy duty pot racks Strapping on range hoods |
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Plate |
.25 (1/4") |
12 lb |
Shear |
Pro grade pot racks |
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