How do you measure staples for a staple gun?

Most staples have two reference numbers that are normally standard throughout the brands. The first digits, i.e. 24/## or 26/## indicate the gauge of the wire, the thickness. The second number reflects the length of the staple leg, or shank, and is measured in millimetres. However, this isn’t always the case.

How do I know what size staples to get?

Most staplers will say on the bottom what size staple they take, so before you make a purchase, check the bottom of your stapler first. Often, the size will appear in the metric, two-number form, for example, 23/6.

What size staples does my staple gun take?

Light duty staple guns load three sizes of staples: 1/4, 5/16- and 3/8-inch staples. Since the heavy duty stapler can handle a greater variety of staple sizes, it might seem that there’s really no need for the light duty model. There are, however, other factors to consider beside staple capacity.

How do I know what staples I need for my staple gun?

Most staple series are determined by the staple’s crown size (width) and gauge (thickness). One way many manufacturers make staple shopping easier, they may designate a particular “series” of staple that is compatible with their tool.

Can you use any size staples in a staple gun?

More important than the brand of staples is the size. Check your stapler or staple gun to see what size staples you need. If you find those at your local Westlake and they’re made by a different manufacturer, they should still work fine.

What size are Type 5 staples?

Length: 6mm. Width: 9.5mm.

Are 7 32 and 1/4 crown staples the same?

there is no differance between a 7/32 inch bostitch narrow crown stapler and the multitude of 1/4 inch narrow crown staplers currently available in reguards to size.