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Metric-to-AWG Conversion Chart

AWG is the US standard that defines the cross-sectional areas and diameters for solid, round electrical wire and is based on the number
of dies required to draw down the raw copper to the appropriate size.

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to convert AWG to an exact metric system measurement. Explore our tables below to see close
approximations between AWG and metric sizes.

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The recommended numbers below are not always exact matches. If you need exact metric measurements, we recommend referencing
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Related Resources
 Can you Convert AWG to the Metric System?

 Solid Conductor AWG Dimensions Chart

 Amperage Conversion Chart

Metric to AWG Conversion Table

Metric Size (mm2 cross-sectional area) AWG Wire Gauge Size

0.05 30

0.08 28

0.14 26

0.25 24

0.34 22

0.38 21

0.5 20

0.75 19

1 18

1.5 16

2.5 14

4 12

6 10

10 8

16 6

25 4

35 2, 1

50 1/0

55 1/0

70 2/0, 3/0
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Metric Size (mm2 cross-sectional area) AWG Wire Gauge Size

95 4/0

120 250MCM

150 300MCM

185 350MCM, 400MCM

240 450MCM, 500MCM

300 600MCM

400 750MCM, 800MCM

500 1000MCM

AWG to Metric Conversion

AWG Wire Gauge Size Metric Size (mm2 cross-sectional area)

30 0.05

28 0.08

26 0.14

24 0.25

22 0.34

21 0.38

20 0.5

19 0.75

18 1

16 1.5

14 2.5

12 4

10 6

8 10

6 16

4 25

2 35

1 50

1/0 50

2/0 70

3/0 95

4/0 120

250MCM 120

300MCM 150

350MCM 185

400MCM 185

450MCM 240

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AWG Wire Gauge Size Metric Size (mm2 cross-sectional area)

500MCM 240

600MCM 300

750MCM 400

1000MCM 500

Related Resources
 Can you Convert AWG to the Metric System?

 Solid Conductor AWG Dimensions Chart

 Amperage Conversion Chart

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