The awg standard includes copper, aluminum and other wire materials. Thhn wire is one of the most common types of individual wires used in residential wiring applications. Accordingly, you may download our awg to mm2 table pdf below. Wire sizes and maximum length determination page 1 of zetatalk jul 5, 2007. The n gauge wire s cross sercional area a n in square millimeters mm 2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square wire diameter d in millimeters mm. Quality marine wire, as specified by abyc standards, will always be stranded rather than solid, and always tinplated copper. Awg american wire gauge to mm2 millimeters squared conversion awg to mm. This is our largest size available for gold filled wire, sterling silver wire, and nickel silver. Maximum distance oneway in feet of various gauge two conductor copper wire from power source to. At 12 volts dc a loss of more than 10% in voltage across the length of the wire can mean the difference between the inverter running or not running. Use the following comparison chart as a cross reference between awg and metric wire sizes mm.
Maximum distance oneway in feet of various gauge two conductor copper wire from. American wire gauge awg to mm and mm 2 converison calculator, chart and how to convert. The availability of two different standards has led to a difference in how wire. The currents can get high and any voltage drop becomes significant. Awg american wire gauge to mm2 millimeters squared. Second find 92 to the power calculated in the previous step. The higher the gauge number, the smaller the diameter and the. Standard wire gauge swg to mm and mm2 conversion calculator, chart and how to convert. Wire gauge size and resistance calculator inch calculator. The electrical resistance in a copper conductor with. However, in other countries, they use a different standard of measuring, swg or british imperial standard wire gauge, for example. The n gauge wire diameter d n in millimeters mm is equal to 0.
In addition, the dc wire selection chart shown below assumes a. Finding the exponent for 00, 000, and 0000 gauge wire is slightly different. Swg to mm standard gauge to mm conversion rapidtables. Millimeter size inch birmingham or stubs gauge french british imperial. A wide variety of 12 gauge strand wire options are available to you, such as copper, copper clad aluminum, and copper clad steel. Wire cross sectional area calculation then gauge wires cross sercional area an in square millimeters mm2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square. Oil and weather resistant, ul listed, csa certified, 12 awg, 2 conductors, applications up to 300 volt. Convert 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 up to 38 gauge to mm with this easy to read gauge table. There have been many times in my life when i have been confused by references in literature to wire gauges that may be common in some places, but are not. The most commonly used sizes for wire wrapping are 20 to 24 gauge.
There are various colours available however please be aware that colours vary with each dye lot. Mar 28, 2017 if you want to know what is diameter of a wire with respect to the square mm size and the weigh as well, you can use below given tables to convert between wire square mm and diameter mm and to know the approximate weight of 100 meter length. In the svg file, hover over an item to highlight it. Wire sizes and maximum length determination 752007 page 1 of 11 wire sizes become important at low voltages. For example, if you want to create a 12 gauge wire from 20 gauge wires, first select 20 gauge from the wire gauge list, then select 12 gauge from the effective gauge list. Electrical wire 12gauge wire gauge red wire color free. The information printed on the sides of wire indicates its thhnthwn, material, max voltage rating and gauge. Oct 02, 2016 standard conversion tables copper wire, awg to mm2 table, wire gauge awg to square mm conversion metric wire sizes guide how.
This designed provides added strength and makes the wire highly resistant to grease, oil, and acids. Comparison of swg red, awg blue and iec 60228 black wire gauge sizes from 0. Primary wire, or awg wire, is the ideal choice for a variety of automotive, marine, industrial, and general electrical applications. American wire gauge awg to mm and mm2 conversion calculator, chart and how to convert.
Convert wire gauge to millimetres in this easy to understand table. The n gauge wires cross sercional area a n in square millimeters mm 2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square wire. Also known as hookup wire, this wire is primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant floor equipment. Tew component wire, 600 volt, 22 awg, stranded bare copper, pvc, red, csa, ft1. For amateur installer, needed both volt and ohm meter, as you go from solar panel, then work your way down toward charge controller to prevent from wiring mistakes. Sae wire sizes are 6 to 12 percent smaller, carry proportionally less current, and have greater resistance. Free chart to convert wire and sheet metal gauges to inches. Standard conversion tables copper wire, awg to mm2 table, wire gauge awg to square mm conversion metric wire sizes guide how. In reference to wire gauge sizes, the larger the number, the smaller the diameter of the wire. Wire gauge sizes are generally used in the usa and this chart will explain the thickness of wire gauge, making it easy to determine what thickness the wire is in millimetres and inches. The availability of two different standards has led to a difference in how wire gauges are measured and what standard sizes of wire are used. Wire gauge, mm, inch conversion chart esslinger watch and. Awg american wire gauge to mm2 millimeters squared conversion.
Wire cross sectional area calculation then gauge wires cross sercional area an in square millimeters mm2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square wire diameter d in millimeters mm. Thicker wire is generally capable of carrying larger amount of current over greater distances with less loss though there are other things that cause current loss in wire. Carton by graybar vendor ufwg122250cn at graybar, your trusted resource for building wire and other graybar vendor. Sometimes the loss of cables is rated in ohms per one thousand feet and for a particular type of wire the lower gauges larger wires have less resistance to current flow. We also carry nmb wire, cat5e wire, cat 6 wire, ufb wire, bare copper wiring and romex wires. Wire cross sectional area calculation then gauge wire s cross sercional area an in square millimeters mm2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square wire diameter d in millimeters mm. The gauge value helps in computing the essential electric power supply to be transmitted and also determines the. The strand count is the number of strands followed by the size of the individual strand. Wire stranding charts solid and stranded conductor awg chart awg size total strands strand size type construction nominal diameter inches mm mils mm2 approimate weight lbs kg km nom. The n gauge wires cross sercional area a n in square millimeters mm 2 is equal to pi divided by 4 times the square wire diameter d in millimeters mm. Gauge chart jump to 18g 16g 14g 12g 10g 8g 0g american. Tew component wire, 600 volt, 22 awg, stranded bare copper, pvc, white, csa, ft1.
Carton by graybar vendor ufwg122250cn at graybar, your trusted resource for building wire and other graybar vendor products. Wire gauge calculator how to convert awg to mm wire diameter calculation. Awg is the standard for measuring wire in the united states. Awg americal wire gauge actual cross section in mm. When working with wire or sheet metal gauge you may find the above chart helpful in converting the gauge size to inches or millimeters to determine the thicknesssize. Wire gauge, mm, inch conversion chart watch repair guides. Shop underground feeder wire, 2 12 awg solid conductors, grey, 250 ft. Some of these occasions have been very significant and could have led to serious problems and consequences. This item magnet wire 12 awg gauge enameled copper wire 10 lbs bntechgo 22 awg magnet wire enameled copper wire enameled magnet winding wire 4 oz 0. For example, if you want to create a 12gauge wire from 20 gauge wires, first select 20 gauge from the wire gauge list, then. Typical household copper wiring is awg number 12 or 14. Determining how many smaller wires are required to replace a single larger wire. My 12 gauge slot on my wire stripper, just touch the wire part, to squeeze to strip with no problem. If you want to know what is diameter of a wire with respect to the square mm size and the weigh as well, you can use below given tables to convert between wire square mm and diameter mm.
Free chart to convert wire and sheet metal gauges to. Soft has no spring when you bend it and is good for making wire beads. Thhn wire is one of the most common types of individual wires used in residential wiring. A wide variety of 12 gauge wire options are available to you, such as copper, copper clad aluminum, and copper clad steel. We stock both dead soft and half hard, so you can make durable wire art. Bntechgo 22 awg magnet wire enameled copper wire enameled magnet winding. Think of the possibilities you can explore with this thick wire. Magnet wire 12 awg gauge enameled copper wire 10 lbs. Break strength lbs kg maximum dc resistance ohms 1,000 ohms km circular area 56 1 s solid 0. At 12 volts dc a loss of more than 10% in voltage across the length of the wire can mean. This item magnet wire 12 awg gauge enameled copper wire 10 lbs. Mm to awg wire size, how to convert mm to awg, mm2 for awg, from mm2 to.
Is it ok to wire light switches and lights with 122 cable. Substitute 1, 2, and 3 for the gauge in the formula above instead of the awg value. First find the exponent in the equation by subtracting the wire gauge from 36 then dividing by 39. Standard wire gauges in approximate decimals of an inch and mm. Wire gauge comparison chart there have been many times in my life when i have been confused by references in literature to wire gauges that may be common in some places, but are not universal. Jun 16, 2014 16 gauge heavy often used as a base to wrap finer wires around 14 gauge heavy often used as a base to wrap finer wire around 12 gauge very heavy hard to work with good for rings and buckles wire temper. The number before the slash means the number of zeros pronounced aught of the gauge. The n gauge wire diameter d n in inches in is equal to 0. Graybar vendor ufwg122250cn underground feeder wire. Awg is shown below with its exact equivalent value in mm. Graybar vendor ufwg122250cn underground feeder wire, 2. It meets ul 1007, ul 1015, or ul 1569 for appliance wiring stranded wire is flexible, so itas pliable enough to be pulled around corners. A list of all of the 12 gauge wires available on this site.