Steel Nail
A nail consists of a metal rod or shank, pointed at one end and usually having a formed head at the other, that can be hammered into pieces of wood or other materials to fasten them together. A nail is usually made of steel, although it can be made of aluminum, brass, or many other metals.
Steel Nail
| Nail Type | Penny Wt | Length (inch) | Diameter (inch) | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 16d | 3 ½ | 0.162 | 8 |
| Common | 12d | 3 ½ | 0.148 | 9 |
| Common | 10d | 3 | 0.148 | 9 |
| Common | 8d | 2 ½ | 0.131 | 10 ½ |
| Common | 6d | 2 | 0.131 | 11 ½ |
| Nail Type | Penny Wt | Length (inch) | Diameter (inch) | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box | 16d | 3 ½ | 0.135 | 10 |
| Box | 12d | 3 ½ | 0.128 | 10 ½ |
| Box | 10d | 3 | 0.128 | 10 ½ |
| Box | 8d | 2 ½ | 0.113 | 11 ½ |
| Box | 6d | 2 | 0.099 | 12 ½ |