The Difference Between kcmil and MCM
1 kcmil is equal to 1 MCM – MCM is the older abbreviation of 1,000 mils. There is no difference between kcmil and MCM.
Converting kcmil to MCM
To convert kcmil to mcm, maintain the same numeric value, simply change the units since 1 kcmil = 1 mcm. For example, 500 kcmil is equal to 500 MCM.
Converting MCM to kcmil
To convert mcm to kcmil, maintain the same value, simply change the units since 1 mcm= 1 kcmil. For example, 500 mcm is equal to 500 kcmil.
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How to Convert kcmil/MCM to mm2, inches or mm?
Use the calculator below to quickly and accurately convert kcmil/mcm to mm2, inches and mm.
*The information provided by the calculator is a guide. Always consult a qualified professional for your project.
Table: kcmil/MCM to inches and mm
Refer to the table below to find the equivalent diameters in inches and mm from kcmil/MCM values. *Note: The diameters in inches and mm are for a solid (non-stranded rod) for the corresponding area in kcmil and mm2.
| kcmil/MCM | (mm2)/sq.mm | Diameter (inches) | Diameter (mm) |
| 1 | 0.5 | 0.798 | 0.031 |
| 5 | 2.5 | 1.785 | 0.070 |
| 10 | 5.0 | 2.524 | 0.099 |
| 50 | 25.3 | 5.677 | 0.224 |
| 100 | 50.7 | 8.037 | 0.316 |
| 150 | 76.0 | 9.839 | 0.387 |
| 200 | 101.3 | 11.360 | 0.447 |
| 250 | 126.7 | 0.500 | 12.70 |
| 300 | 152.0 | 0.548 | 13.91 |
| 350 | 177.3 | 0.592 | 15.03 |
| 400 | 202.7 | 0.632 | 16.06 |
| 500 | 253.4 | 0.707 | 17.96 |
| 600 | 304.0 | 0.775 | 19.67 |
| 700 | 354.7 | 0.837 | 21.25 |
| 750 | 380.0 | 0.866 | 22.00 |
| 800 | 405.4 | 0.894 | 22.72 |
| 900 | 456.0 | 0.949 | 24.10 |
| 1,000 | 506.7 | 1.000 | 25.40 |
| 1,250 | 633.4 | 1.118 | 28.40 |
| 1,500 | 760.1 | 1.225 | 31.11 |
| 1,750 | 886.7 | 1.323 | 33.60 |
| 2,000 | 1013.4 | 1.414 | 35.92 |
*The information provided by the calculator is a guide. Always consult a qualified professional for your project.
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