The usual thickness of stainless steel sink

The gauge of a stainless steel sink measures its thickness and durability. The lower the gauge number, the thicker and stronger the steel is. 

For example, a 16 gauge sink is 0.0625 inches thick, while a 22 gauge sink is only 0.0312 inches thick. Most kitchen sinks that are installed are either 18 or 16 gauge, which are perfect for the size and durability needed in the average household kitchen. A 20 gauge sink is a bit weaker, but cheaper and still a good option for a bar sink. A 22 gauge sink is the least durable and should be avoided. If budget is no option, we recommend buying a 16 gauge stainless steel sink as it is slightly stronger than 18 gauge and these are equally priced.

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