What is the most commonly accepted means of measuring thickness of copper and bronze caskets?

• A. Ounces per square foot
• B. Gauge
• C. Millimeters
• D. Inches

Answer: (A)

Thickness for copper and bronze casket shells is most commonly described as ounces per square foot. This method comes from how copper and bronze sheet stock is sold and specified, with the weight of metal per unit area directly indicating how much material is in the shell. Gauge isn’t consistent across metals, so it can’t reliably convey actual thickness for copper or bronze, and millimeters or inches aren’t the industry standard for these materials. Using ounces per square foot provides a standardized, comparable measure of thickness across different alloys and production runs.