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Free convert between awg (american wire gauge) numbers and wire diameter. calculate wire properties from gauge number.

Input Parameters

Range: 0 (largest) to 40 (smallest)

Results

Enter AWG gauge number to calculate wire properties

AWG Wire Gauge

AWG Formula

Diameter (inches) = 0.005 × 92^((36-AWG)/39)

Smaller AWG number = larger wire diameter

Common Gauges

  • • AWG 10: 0.1019" (2.588 mm)
  • • AWG 12: 0.0808" (2.053 mm)
  • • AWG 14: 0.0641" (1.628 mm)
  • • AWG 16: 0.0508" (1.291 mm)

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