This chart shows data for each ring from both wire gauge systems swg and awg decimal inches fractions and metric.
Best size rings for chainmail.
Mandala crafts chainmail aluminum jump rings in bulk for chain mail coif costume viking maille armor jewelry making 13 gauge 15mm silver tone 4 4 out of 5 stars 46 17 99 17.
Follow instructions below to make sure it prints life size.
Examples of rings that make both 6 in 1 and 4 in 1 are 14 ga 1 2 qluot 16 ga 5 16 and 18 ga 1 4.
You need to know the aspect ratios of the original rings and to make sure the smaller rings you use have a very similar ratio so the rings fit together properly.
The chart below can be printed life size for quick ring size reference.
Any smaller and you may become frustrated unless you re used to working with tiny things.
Any actual ring will be slightly larger due to springback.
The aspect ratio is important to know if you want to change the ring sizes in a project.
If you re a beginner we suggest starting off with rings that have an inner diameter of at least size h 3 16 4 8mm.
Interestingly not all vendors measure jump rings the same way.
Some vendors measure jump rings by the outer diameter od and others by the inner diameter id.
To attach clasps on necklaces or clasps on bracelets 6mm 18 gauge jump rings are a good choice.
For lightweight earrings 3 5 4mm 20 gauge jump rings are a size that works well.