WireSizing
Wire gauge reference & calculator

Wire Gauge Reference & Calculator

Find the right wire size for any circuit. AWG & metric charts with ampacity, resistance, and diameter. Based on NEC and IEC standards.

44 AWG sizes NEC ampacity tables AWG & metric Voltage drop calculator

Popular Wire Sizes

4/0 AWG
195A
11.684 mm · 107.2193 mm²
2/0 AWG
145A
9.2658 mm · 67.4309 mm²
1/0 AWG
125A
8.2515 mm · 53.4751 mm²
2 AWG
95A
6.5437 mm · 33.6308 mm²
4 AWG
70A
5.1894 mm · 21.1506 mm²
6 AWG
55A
4.1154 mm · 13.3018 mm²
8 AWG
40A
3.2636 mm · 8.3656 mm²
10 AWG
30A
2.5882 mm · 5.2612 mm²
12 AWG
20A
2.0525 mm · 3.3088 mm²
14 AWG
15A
1.6277 mm · 2.0809 mm²

Wire Size by Amperage

15A Circuit
14 AWG
Copper · Standard lighting and outlet c
20A Circuit
12 AWG
Copper · Kitchen, bathroom, garage circ
30A Circuit
10 AWG
Copper · Dryers, water heaters, small A
40A Circuit
8 AWG
Copper · Electric ranges, large AC unit
50A Circuit
6 AWG
Copper · Ranges, hot tubs, EV chargers,
60A Circuit
6 AWG
Copper · Sub-panels, large EV chargers,
70A Circuit
4 AWG
Copper · Large sub-panels, commercial e
80A Circuit
4 AWG
Copper · Large sub-panels, industrial f
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Appliance Wiring Guides

Electric Dryer
10 AWG · 30A double-pole
Electric Water Heater
10 AWG · 30A double-pole
Electric Range / Stove
6 AWG · 50A double-pole
Central Air Conditioner
10 AWG · 30A double-pole
Hot Tub / Spa
6 AWG · 50A double-pole GFCI
EV Charger (Level 2)
6 AWG · 50A double-pole
Well Pump
12 AWG · 20A double-pole
Welder
6 AWG · 50A double-pole
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How WireSizing Works

Calculated from Standards

All wire data calculated from the AWG formula (ASTM B258), material resistivities, and NEC/IEC ampacity standards.

Complete Reference

Every AWG size from 4/0 to 40, all 19 IEC metric sizes, 8 conductor materials, and NEC ampacity at 60/75/90°C.

Practical Guides

Appliance wiring guides with NEC references, breaker sizes, and wire types. Real-world sizing for dryers, hot tubs, EV chargers, and more.