An 8-gauge wire is larger than a 14-gauge wire, at 0.1285 inches in diameter compared to 0.0641. This is because in the AWG system, the thicker a wire is, the lower the gauge number.

basic guide - How to calculate wire size and length in making rings - selected wire size depends on the motifs of the ring. - small motifs using 0.6-0.7mm diameter wire ( 22-21 gauge - 4 round ... Can ...