Use the online calculator below to convert AWG wire sizes to kcmil. Please note: The calculator’s output is only a guide. You should always consult a certified professional.
*Note: The information provided by the calculator is a guide.
Worked Example Using the Calculator:
- 1/0 AWG is equivalent to 106 kcmil
- 3/0 AWG is equivalent to 168 kcmil
- 4/0 AWG is equivalent to 212 kcmil
Alternatively, you can use the table below to convert AWG wire sizes to kcmil.
AWG to kcmil Conversion Table
You also have the option of using this table to convert AWG wire sizes to kcmil. You should always consult a certified professional.
| AWG | kcmil | mm2 | cmils |
| 0000 (4/0) | 212 | 107 | 211,600 |
| 000 (3/0) | 168 | 85 | 167,772.2 |
| 00 (2/0) | 133 | 67.4 | 133,079 |
| 0 (1/0) | 106 | 53.5 | 105,560 |
| 1 | 83.7 | 42.4 | 83,694.49 |
| 2 | 66.4 | 33.6 | 66,357.76 |
| 3 | 52.6 | 26.7 | 52,624.36 |
| 4 | 41.7 | 21.2 | 41,738.49 |
| 5 | 33.1 | 16.8 | 3,3087.61 |
| 6 | 26.3 | 13.3 | 26,244 |
| 7 | 20.8 | 10.5 | 20,822.49 |
| 8 | 16.5 | 8.37 | 16,512.25 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6.63 | 13,087.36 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 5.26 | 10,383.61 |
| 11 | 8.23 | 4.17 | 8,226.49 |
| 12 | 6.53 | 3.31 | 6,528.64 |
| 13 | 5.18 | 2.62 | 5,184 |
| 14 | 4.11 | 2.08 | 4,108.81 |
| 15 | 3.26 | 1.65 | 3,260.41 |
| 16 | 2.58 | 1.31 | 2,580.64 |
| 17 | 2.05 | 1.04 | 2,052.09 |
| 18 | 1.62 | 0.823 | 1,624.09 |
| 19 | 1.29 | 0.653 | 1,288.81 |
| 20 | 1.02 | 0.518 | 1,024 |
| 21 | 0.81 | 0.41 | 812.25 |
| 22 | 0.642 | 0.326 | 640.09 |
| 23 | 0.509 | 0.258 | 510.76 |
| 24 | 0.404 | 0.205 | 404.01 |
| 25 | 0.32 | 0.162 | 320.41 |
| 26 | 0.254 | 0.129 | 252.81 |
| 27 | 0.202 | 0.102 | 201.64 |
| 28 | 0.16 | 0.081 | 158.76 |
| 29 | 0.127 | 0.0642 | 127.69 |
| 30 | 0.101 | 0.0509 | 100 |
| 31 | 0.0797 | 0.0404 | 79.7449 |
| 32 | 0.0632 | 0.032 | 63.2025 |
| 33 | 0.0501 | 0.0254 | 50.1264 |
| 34 | 0.0398 | 0.0201 | 39.69 |
| 35 | 0.0315 | 0.016 | 31.4721 |
| 36 | 0.025 | 0.0127 | 25 |
| 37 | 0.0198 | 0.01 | 19.8025 |
| 38 | 0.0157 | 0.00797 | 15.7609 |
| 39 | 0.0125 | 0.00632 | 12.4609 |
| 40 | 0.00989 | 0.00501 | 9.8596 |
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge. *Note: This is for solid wire.
For conversions from AWG to MCM, the below calculator will facilitate this process.
AWG to MCM Conversion Tool
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