Side-by-Side Comparison
Staples & Clips
26/6 Standard Staple vs. No. 10 Mini Staple
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
26/6 Standard Staple
No. 10 Mini Staple
The 26/6 staple (standardized under DIN 7405) is the most common standard for desktop office staplers worldwide. The numbering designates a 26-gauge wire (approx. 0.40 mm diameter) with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) leg length and a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) crown width, engineered to fasten 20 to 30 sheets of standard 80 gsm paper.
The No. 10 staple (standardized under Japanese JIS S 6036 and international formats as 10-1M) is the premier compact staple format measuring 9.3 mm crown width and 4.8 mm leg length. Engineered for compact, pocket, and ergonomic palm staplers, it is the dominant everyday staple in Japan and across East Asia.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Crown Width
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12.7 mm (0.50 in / 1/2 in) | 9.3 mm (0.366 in) |
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Leg Length
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6.0 mm (0.24 in / approx. 1/4 in) | 4.8 mm (0.189 in) |
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Conductor Wire Gauge (AWG)
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26 AWG (approx. 0.404 mm / 0.0159 in wire diameter) | Approx. 0.50 mm × 0.28 mm flat rolled wire |
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Standard Sheet Capacity
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20 to 30 sheets (80 gsm bond paper) | 15 to 20 sheets (64 to 80 gsm paper) |
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Strip Quantity Standard
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Full strip (210 staples) or Half strip (105 staples) | — |
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Comparison to 24/6
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26/6 has thinner wire (0.40 mm) than 24/6 (0.51 mm), providing lower stapling effort on normal stacks | — |
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Primary Applications
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Universal desktop office staplers (Swingline 747, Bostitch, Rexel, Rapid) | — |
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Strip Length Standard
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— | 50 staples per stick (1000 staples per box: 10-1M) |
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Benchmark Staplers
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— | Max HD-10 series, Kokuyo Power Latch, Plus Flat Clinch mini |
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