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AWG (American Wire Gauge) converters translate between AWG numbers and actual wire diameter/cross-sectional area.

Trin-for-trin guide

  1. 1AWG scale: smaller number = larger wire
  2. 2Each step decreases diameter by ~1.123× (logarithmic)
  3. 3Cross-sectional area roughly doubles every 3 AWG sizes

Løste eksempler

Input
10 AWG copper wire
Resultat
2.588 mm diameter, 5.26 mm² area, ~31 ampere rating
Typical household branch circuit

Almindelige fejl at undgå

  • Confusing AWG number with diameter (smaller number = larger wire)
  • Using incorrect ampacity table (varies by insulation type)

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Why the inverse sizing?

Historical convention; AWG 0 was largest, lower numbers larger. Counterintuitive but established.

How does wire gauge relate to current capacity?

Ampacity depends on material, insulation, installation (bundle, conduit). Larger cross-section carries more current.

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