AWG Guide

What is AWG?

American Wire Gauge. Smaller numbers mean thicker wires. Wires thicker than 0 are denoted as 2/0, 3/0, 4/0.

Area Formula

AWG area (kcmil) = 1000 × (diameter in mils)². 1 kcmil = 0.5067 mm²

What is the Wire Size Converter?

A tool that converts between wire gauge units including AWG (American Wire Gauge), mm² (square millimeter), and kcmil (MCM). Provides comprehensive information about wire specifications including cross-sectional area, diameter, resistance, and ampacity.

How to Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips & Best Practices

Input Unit

AWG Value

Conversion Result

AWG

Cross-sectional Area

3.309mm²

kcmil (MCM)

6.53

Diameter

2.053mm

Diameter

0.0808inch

Resistance (20°C)

5.211Ω/km

Max Current (Reference)

~20A

Wire Cross-section Comparison

122.05 mm

AWG 122.05 mm

AWG 102.59 mm

AWG 83.26 mm

AWG 64.12 mm

AWG Guide

What is AWG?

American Wire Gauge. Smaller numbers mean thicker wires. Wires thicker than 0 are denoted as 2/0, 3/0, 4/0.