Sizing tools

Electrode and amperage

Tell us the thickness and material and we'll tell you which electrode to use, at what amperage and on which machine.

Set the thickness and choose material and position.

Material thickness

4.0mm

0.16"

Material

Carbon steel (general)E6013 / E6011Thin sheet (< 3 mm)E6013Stainless steelE308L-16 / E316L-16Cast ironENi-CL

Welding position

Flat (downhand)HorizontalVerticalOverhead

Electrode

Ø 2.5mm

3/32"

Amperage

70-110A

Start at 90 A

Suggested type

E6013

E6013 / E6011

💡E6013 for general work and a clean bead; E6011 when the plate is rusty, painted or damp.

Electrode	Inches	Amperage	Thickness
Ø 1.6 mm	1/16"	40-70 A	0.8-2 mm
Ø 2 mm	5/64"	50-90 A	1.5-3 mm
Ø 2.5 mm	3/32"	70-110 A	2-5 mm
Ø 3.2 mm	1/8"	90-150 A	3-8 mm
Ø 4 mm	5/32"	130-200 A	6-14 mm
Ø 5 mm	3/16"	180-270 A	10-25 mm

Machines that deliver it

Best fitDIGIMIG 140MMA / FCAW / Lift TIG multi-process inverter welder140 A · 110/220 V · MMA / FCAW / TIG Lift ArcDIGIMIG 1650MMA / FCAW / Lift TIG multi-process inverter welder160 A · 110/220 V · MMA / FCAW / TIG Lift ArcDIGIARC 180MMA / Lift TIG inverter welder180 A · 110/220 V · MMA / TIG (Lift Arc)

Complete the kit

Best fitCOMPACORE FLUXE71T-GS self-shielded flux-cored wireE71T-GSCOMSEL MIGER70S-6 solid MIG/MAG wireER70S-6COMVISION I 353Auto-darkening welding helmetDIN 3/11, no ajustable

Starting values: fine-tune by penetration, bead appearance and the electrode maker's recommendation. Vertical and overhead call for lower amperage and narrower beads.