AWG to mm2 reference is the complete guide to refer for the wire size and thickness. AWG stands for American wire gauge it is used to measure thickness of wires.
Why we need this reference?
When we are working on projects based on Electrical and Electronics, We have to use the wires accordingly, Thinner wire for less current, thicker wire for high current.
AWG to mm2 reference list
AWG | mm2 |
30 | 0.05 |
28 | 0.08 |
26 | 0.14 |
24 | 0.25 |
22 | 0.34 |
21 | 0.38 |
20 | 0.50 |
18 | 0.75 |
17 | 1.0 |
16 | 1.5 |
14 | 2.5 |
12 | 4.0 |
10 | 6.0 |
8 | 10 |
6 | 16 |
4 | 25 |
2 | 35 |
1 | 50 |
1/0 | 55 |
2/0 | 70 |
3/0 | 95 |
4/0 | 120 |
300 MCM | 150 |
350 MCM | 185 |
500 MCM | 240 |
600 MCM | 300 |
750 MCM | 400 |
1000 MCM | 500 |