AWG wire size
Diameter and cross-sectional area of solid round wire by AWG.
Inputs
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Results
- Diameter
- 2.05252539 mm
- Cross-sectional area
- 3.30877288 mm²
- Diameter
- 0.0808080862 in
- Cross-sectional area
- 6529.94679 circular mil
Wire geometry only. Check ampacity, insulation, cable grouping, temperature and voltage drop separately. AWG range: −3 to 40.
Formula & guidance
d(mm)=0.127 × 92^((36−AWG)/39); A=πd²/4
Wire geometry only. Check ampacity, insulation, cable grouping, temperature and voltage drop separately. AWG range: −3 to 40.
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