How strong is 9 gauge wire?

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The strength of baling wire is influenced by its gauge (thickness). There is a clear correlation between wire gauge and wire strength: thicker wires are stronger than thinner wires, all else being equal.

For example, a 9 gauge wire is thicker than an 11 gauge wire of the same composition, and will therefore also be stronger.

Understanding wire gauge

Wire gauge is a measurement that originated from the baling wire manufacturing process, where the wire is drawn through a series of progressively smaller holes. The drawing process uses a draw plate, which is a tool with a series of conical or cylindrical holes that decrease in size.

As the wire passes through each hole, its diameter is reduced by a specific increment. This process is repeated until the desired diameter is achieved.

The primary system used in North America is American Wire Gauge (AWG), while in the United Kingdom and some other countries, the British Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) system is most common.

Types of wire strength

There are many different measurements of wire strength, but tensile strength is the most common metric to consider:

  • Tensile strength represents the maximum force that a wire can endure when being pulled or stretched before it breaks. Expressed in units of force per unit area—MPa (megapascals) or psi (pounds per square inch).
  • Yield strength is the point of tension at which elongation begins. It is related to a wire's ability to stretch and maintain its integrity under stress.
  • Load strength represents the weight a wire can handle before breaking. It is directly related to the wire's tensile strength and is measured in pounds (lbs).
  • Torsional strength is a wire's ability to withstand twisting force without breaking or deforming.
  • Elongation measures the percentage a wire can stretch before breaking. It indicates the ductility of the wire, with a higher elongation percentage meaning the wire can undergo more stretching.

9 gauge wire strength specifications

Our baling wire is made with high-quality, American-made steel billets. Our tightly controlled manufacturing process surpasses industry standards for reliability and performance.

Here is a quick breakdown of the tensile and load strength specifications of our 9 gauge wire products.

Wire type

Tensile strength

Load strength

9 gauge galvanized double loop bale ties

220,000 psi

2,040 lbs

9 gauge bright double loop bale ties

220,000 psi

2,150 lbs


If all other factors are equal, a lower-gauge wire will be stronger than a higher-gauge wire (e.g. a 10 gauge wire is stronger than a 14 gauge wire), since diameter and gauge are inversely correlated.

Baling wire products we offer

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