When shopping for copper or stainless steel sheeting, and flexibility is an issue, here’s a tip to help you understand and compare the thickness and flexibility of these metals. The thickness of metal sheeting is listed in decimals. Metal sheeting with the thickness of .010, compared to our American system of fractions, would measure to less than 1/64 inch.
Now, let’s go one step further and give you a comparison of the flexibility of the metal that you can relate to an item in your everyday life. If you may have a Blockbuster membership card or a Bonus rewards card, copper sheeting with a .010 thickness will have the same flexibility as either of these cards.
Keep in mind that these two cards are thinner than a standard credit card which is less flexible. A standard credit card measures .028. This compares closely to .0216 copper foil, but the foil is slightly stiffer. Some other measurements that are convenient comparisons to everyday items are listed below.
Penny .050
Dime .062
Nickle .070
Quarter .067
Half dollar .085
