AWG to Circular Mil Area Calculator

AWG (American Wire Gauge) to Circular Mil Area conversion values vary with gauge size. For instance, 8 AWG corresponds to approximately 16,510 circular mils, while 2 AWG is around 66,370 circular mils. These values provide a rough estimate of wire cross-sectional area based on gauge, but specific standards may apply for precise calculations.

Here’s a table that provides approximate conversions from AWG (American Wire Gauge) to Circular Mil Area:

AWG	Circular Mil Area (Approx.)
0000 (4/0)	211,600 cmils
000 (3/0)	167,800 cmils
00 (2/0)	133,100 cmils
0	105,500 cmils
1	83,690 cmils
2	66,370 cmils
3	52,620 cmils
4	41,740 cmils
5	33,100 cmils
6	26,250 cmils
7	20,820 cmils
8	16,510 cmils
9	13,100 cmils
10	10,380 cmils
11	8,230 cmils
12	6,530 cmils
13	5,170 cmils
14	4,110 cmils
15	3,260 cmils
16	2,580 cmils
17	2,050 cmils
18	1,620 cmils
19	1,280 cmils
20	1,020 cmils
21	810 cmils
22	640 cmils
23	510 cmils
24	404 cmils
25	320 cmils
26	254 cmils
27	202 cmils
28	160 cmils
29	127 cmils
30	101 cmils
31	80.4 cmils
32	63.8 cmils
33	50.5 cmils
34	40.1 cmils
35	31.8 cmils
36	25.2 cmils
37	20 cmils
38	15.9 cmils
39	12.6 cmils
40	10 cmils

Please note that these values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the specific wire standard and manufacturing tolerances. Always refer to the official wire gauge standards for precise measurements in critical applications.

FAQs

1. How do you find the area of a wire in circular mils?

• Area (in circular mils) ≈ π × (Radius)^2 × 10^6

2. How do you convert AWG to circular mils?

• Circular Mils ≈ 12,825 × 2^(36 – AWG)

3. What is the circular mil area of 8 AWG?

• Circular Mil Area of 8 AWG ≈ 16,510 circular mils

4. What is the formula for AWG to diameter mm?

• The formula is complex and depends on the specific wire type and material. Refer to a wire gauge chart for an estimate.

5. What is the circular mil area of a 6 AWG?

• Circular Mil Area of 6 AWG ≈ 26,240 circular mils

6. What is the formula for the area of a cylindrical wire?

• Area (in circular mils) ≈ π × (Radius)^2 × 10^6

7. What is the equivalent of 12 AWG in millimeter?

• The equivalent diameter of 12 AWG varies based on wire type and material. Consult a wire gauge chart for an estimate.

8. What table shows the circular mil area for conductors 18 AWG through 4/0 AWG?

• Reference electrical engineering standards or tables for this information.

9. What is the conversion gauge to mils?

• The formula in question 2 can be used for the conversion.

10. What is the circular mil area of a 10 AWG bare copper conductor? – Circular Mil Area of 10 AWG ≈ 10,380 circular mils

11. What is circular mil for copper wire? – Circular mil is a unit of area used primarily in the United States for measuring wire sizes.

12. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG? – The equivalent diameter of 8 AWG depends on wire type and material. Consult a wire gauge chart for an estimate.

13. How do you find the area of a wire with the diameter? – Use the formula for the area of a circle: Area ≈ π × (Radius)^2

14. What is the relationship between AWG and diameter? – As AWG number increases, wire diameter decreases.

15. What is the formula to calculate wire size? – There isn’t a single formula for all cases; it depends on factors like current capacity and voltage drop.

16. What is the cross-sectional area of 10 AWG wire? – Cross-sectional Area of 10 AWG ≈ 5.26 square millimeters

17. What is the area of 6 gauge wire? – The area of 6-gauge wire depends on the wire type and material; consult a wire gauge chart.

18. What is the difference between 6 AWG and 8 AWG wire? – 6 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 8 AWG.

19. What is the formula for the area of a hollow cylinder? – Area ≈ π × (Outer Radius^2 – Inner Radius^2)

20. How to figure the area of a circle? – Use the formula: Area ≈ π × (Radius)^2

21. How do you find the area of the base of a cylinder? – The base area of a cylinder is a circle; use the formula for circle area.

22. What diameter is 10 gauge wire in mm? – The diameter of 10-gauge wire varies with material; consult a wire gauge chart.

23. What is the diameter of 36 AWG wire in mm? – The diameter of 36 AWG wire varies by material; consult a wire gauge chart.

24. What is the diameter of 18 AWG wire? – The diameter of 18 AWG wire varies by material; consult a wire gauge chart.

25. What is the area in square inches of an 8 AWG bare conductor in a raceway? – The area depends on the shape of the conductor; use appropriate geometry.

26. What’s the cross-sectional area in square inches for an 8 AWG bare solid conductor? – The area depends on the shape; use geometry formulas.

27. What is the equivalent area in square inches for a conductor 336,400 circular mil? – Convert circular mils to square inches using appropriate conversion factors.

28. Is 4 mil the same as 4 mm? – No, 4 mils are not the same as 4 mm. 4 mils are much smaller than 4 mm.

29. What is 80 gauge in mils? – Gauge to mils conversion depends on the material. You’ll need a specific gauge chart.

30. What gauge is 68 mils? – Gauge to mils conversion depends on material; consult a gauge chart.

31. What is the difference between AWG and Kcmil? – AWG measures wire diameter, while Kcmil (thousands of circular mils) measures cross-sectional area.

32. What is the radius of a 10-meter length of copper wire at 20°C? – The radius depends on the wire’s cross-sectional area and length.

33. What is the current capacity of 10 AWG copper wire? – Approximately 30-35 amps for common installations.

34. What gauge is 5 mil copper? – The gauge of 5 mil copper depends on the material; consult a gauge chart.

35. What gauge is 16 mil copper? – The gauge of 16 mil copper depends on the material; consult a gauge chart.

36. What size wire do I need for a 200-amp service? – Typically, a 3/0 or 4/0 AWG wire is used for a 200-amp service.

37. Will 8 AWG carry 40 amps? – 8 AWG can carry 40 amps, but this depends on factors like insulation type and ambient temperature.

38. What is the difference between 8 and 10 AWG wire? – 8 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 10 AWG.

39. What is the max distance for 8 AWG wire? – The maximum distance for 8 AWG wire depends on the current load and voltage drop requirements; consult electrical code guidelines.

40. How do you convert diameter to cross-sectional area? – Use the formula for the area of a circle: Area ≈ π × (Diameter/2)^2

41. What is the formula for the diameter of a wire with a cross-sectional area? – Diameter ≈ 2 × √(Area/π)

42. What is the formula for calculating copper wire? – Copper wire calculations depend on factors like current capacity and voltage drop. There’s no single formula for all cases.

43. How do you convert AWG to diameter? – The conversion from AWG to diameter depends on the wire type and material. Refer to a wire gauge chart.

44. What is the circular mil area of a 3/0 AWG conductor? – The circular mil area of a 3/0 AWG conductor is approximately 167,800 circular mils.

45. What happens to the diameter of the wire as the number gauge increases? – As the AWG gauge number increases, the wire diameter decreases.

46. What is the formula for the area of a wire with diameter and length? – Area ≈ π × (Diameter/2)^2

47. What is the formula for calculating cable size in mm? – Cable size calculations depend on factors like current capacity and voltage drop. There isn’t a single formula for all cases.

48. What size wire do I need for a 100-amp service? – Typically, 2/0 or 3/0 AWG wire is used for a 100-amp service.