AWG to kcmil
Type a value in AWG to get it in kcmil instantly.
6.53kcmil
That's 1.32× as thick as socket circuit cable, while cooker cable is 1.81× thicker. Roughly 19.85 A in free air, depending on insulation and installation.
What it means
What is that wire for?
Current figures are rough guidance only. Real ratings depend on insulation, bundling, ambient temperature and local wiring rules.
The math
How to convert AWG to kcmil
AWG is a geometric series: diameter (mm) = 0.127 × 92^((36 − AWG) ÷ 39), and the area follows from the diameter.
Example: 12 AWG = 6.52995 kcmil.
Every unit
Your wire in every unit
Tables
AWG to kcmil conversion table
| AWG | kcmil |
|---|---|
| 4 AWG | 41.7413 kcmil |
| 6 AWG | 26.2514 kcmil |
| 8 AWG | 16.5097 kcmil |
| 10 AWG | 10.383 kcmil |
| 12 AWG | 6.52995 kcmil |
| 14 AWG | 4.10672 kcmil |
| 16 AWG | 2.58274 kcmil |
| 18 AWG | 1.6243 kcmil |
| 20 AWG | 1.02153 kcmil |
| 22 AWG | 0.642449 kcmil |
| 24 AWG | 0.40404 kcmil |
| 26 AWG | 0.254104 kcmil |
| 28 AWG | 0.159807 kcmil |
| 30 AWG | 0.100504 kcmil |
kcmil to AWG conversion table
| kcmil | AWG |
|---|---|
| 4 kcmil | 14.1136 AWG |
| 6 kcmil | 12.365 AWG |
| 8 kcmil | 11.1244 AWG |
| 10 kcmil | 10.1621 AWG |
| 12 kcmil | 9.37584 AWG |
| 14 kcmil | 8.71107 AWG |
| 16 kcmil | 8.13522 AWG |
| 18 kcmil | 7.62729 AWG |
| 20 kcmil | 7.17293 AWG |
| 22 kcmil | 6.76191 AWG |
| 24 kcmil | 6.38667 AWG |
| 26 kcmil | 6.04149 AWG |
| 28 kcmil | 5.72191 AWG |
| 30 kcmil | 5.42438 AWG |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many kcmil is 1 AWG?
- 1 AWG is 83.6927 kcmil.
- How many kcmil is 10 AWG?
- 10 AWG is 10.383 kcmil.
- How many kcmil is 12 AWG?
- 12 AWG is 6.52995 kcmil.
The units
About these units
AWG (AWG)
American Wire Gauge. Smaller numbers are thicker wire, in a geometric series.
Kcmil (kcmil)
Thousands of circular mils, used for cable too thick for the AWG scale.
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