Gauge Wires - How can you tell the difference?

I recently got a 3-pack gauge wires, 24, 26, 30. I need to use the 26 but don't know which one it is. But I notice that they have a different thickness. I'm a noob at soldering, so my dad's doing it. Does sum1 know which would be the 26 gauge?

[brentbizzle]

If you have a decent pair of wire cutters they usually have wire stripping blades separated by gauge. Local hardware supply might have something to measure gauge as well.

[ace]

Just look at it. The one in the middle is the 26. But the higher the number, the smaller the wire. Once you get down to 26 it'll probably be a solid core, and not braided. I'd just look at it, but like brent said, you can use some wire cutters/strippers.

K thnx, I found the 26 gauge wire.

theyre diff sizes m8 you should be able to feel em up and if not get a gauge measurement tool. its got some holes n sh1t you stick the wire in to measure it.