Your Reference for Cable Sizing and AWG
Quick answer
- AWG (American Wire Gauge) is the sizing system most imported cable uses, Australia's mm and mm² are the metric equivalents.
- Access Communications' calculators below convert between AWG, diameter, and cross-sectional area for solid and stranded wire.
This section covers American Wire Gauge (AWG) conversions and cable sizing calculations for Australian installers. Use the guides below to convert between AWG and metric measurements and calculate the right cable specification for your installation.
In This Section
- AWG Calculator by Area - find equivalent AWG from a known cross-sectional area in mm².
- AWG Calculator by Diameter - find equivalent AWG from a known diameter in millimetres, or vice versa.
- AWG Calculator for Stranded Wire - find equivalent AWG for multi-strand cable.
- AWG Overview - what AWG is, why it matters in Australia, and key rules of thumb for quick mental conversions.
- AWG Reference Table - complete specifications including weight and DC resistance.
- Calculate Cable Area - step-by-step formulas for cross-sectional area of solid and stranded wire.
- Calculate Cable Diameter - find the overall diameter of stranded cable bundles.
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