SIZE OF ELECTRODES: The maximum size of electrodes for welding of any work and the size of run to be obtained

from each shall be based on the following tables except for close butt-welds r other cases where any special technique is approved. Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Average thickness of plate or section Less than 5 mm 5mm & above, but not less than 8 mm 8 mm & above, but not less than 10 mm 10 mm & above, but not less than 16 mm 16 mm & above, but less than 25 mm 25 mm & above Sectional area of Separate run Maximum 18.00 22.60 25.20 27.10 32.90 36.80 41.30 Minimum 12.30 12.30 14.20 16.80 19.35 23.25 27.10 Maximum size of electrodes to be used 3.2 mm (10 SWG) 4.0 mm (8 SWG) 5.0 mm (6 SWG) 6.0 mm (4 SWG) 8.0 (5/16 (SWG) 9.0 mm (3/8 SWG) Approx. Size of run in cm/electrode 42.5 cm long Maximum Minimum 10.00 15.00 12.70 22.80 17.70 22.80 27.90 35.50 43.20 30.50 38.00 48.20 55.90 66.90

Gauge of Electrodes 12 SWG 3.2 mm (10 SWG) 4.0 mm (8 SWG) 5.0 mm (6 SWG) 6.0 mm (4 SWG) 2 SWG 0 SWG or 5/16