SFIA, the Steel Framing Industry Association, is dedicated to expanding the market for cold-formed steel in construction through programs and initiatives that Promote the use of cold-formed steel framing as a sustainable and cost-effective solution, Advocate the development and acceptance of favorable code provisions, Educate members with reliable data and other critical information that is essential to effective business planning, and create a positive environment for Innovation.
Metal Framing items in the Interiors database comply with 2009/2012 building code.
All steel stud products manufactured by members of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) have a four-part nomenclature that identifies the size, type, and thickness (gage) of the member.
Nomenclature
Example
![example of a Structual Steel code from a plan](https://storage.googleapis.com/salesforce-kb-images/ocs/qb_faq_SSMA_Codes_Metal_Framing.png)
Structural Steel Gauge to Mils Conversion Table
"The thicker the metal, the lower the gauge, the greater the mils"
Steel Thickness | Gauge | Mils |
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0.0329" | 20 | 33 |
0.0428" | 18 | 43 |
0.0538" | 16 | 54 |
0.0677" | 14 | 68 |
Steel Web and Flange Conversion Table
Inches | 1/100 inch |
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1-1/4" | 125 |
2" | 200 |
2-1/2" | 250 |
3" | 300 |
3-5/8" | 362 |
ClarkDietrich ProStud and ProTrack Products – Gauge Difference
![ProSTUD vs. Conventional Drywall Framing explanation](https://storage.googleapis.com/salesforce-kb-images/ocs/qb_faq_Equiv_Drywall_Stud.png)
For more information review the ProSTUD product catalog:
http://www.clarkdietrich.com/sites/default/files/imce/pdf/SupportTools/Catalogs/CDBS_ProStudCatalog.pdf