How to Measure Mesh for Chain Link Fence

Measure your chain link fence diagonally (inside measurements) as shown in the drawing below. If the measurement is 2" then typically the gauge of the wire is 9 or 11. If the measurement is 2 1/4" or 2-3/8" then typically the gauge of the wire is 11-1/2, 12 or 12-1/2.