AWG Wire Gauge Size Chart – Quick Reference for Wire Production


Release Time:

Apr 24,2026

American Wire Gauge (AWG) Diameter Chart

When producing wire for North American markets, AWG (American Wire Gauge) is the most widely used standard. Unlike metric systems, AWG uses numbers to define wire diameter: the higher the AWG number, the thinner the wire.
American Wire Gauge (AWG) Size Chart for Iron Wire Production
This chart is widely used in wire drawing, galvanized wire, construction wire, and hardware exports.
 
American Wire Gauge (AWG) Diameter Chart
AWG SizeDiameter(mm)AWG SizeDiameter(mm)AWG SizeDiameter(mm)
0000 AWG11.68410 AWG2.58820 AWG0.812
000 AWG10.40511 AWG2.30521 AWG0.723
00 AWG9.26612 AWG2.05322 AWG0.644
0 AWG8.25213 AWG1.82823 AWG0.573
1 AWG7.34814 AWG1.62824 AWG0.511
2 AWG6.54415 AWG1.45025 AWG0.455
3 AWG5.82716 AWG1.29126 AWG0.405
4 AWG5.18917 AWG1.15027 AWG0.361
5 AWG4.62118 AWG1.02428 AWG0.321
6 AWG4.11519 AWG0.91229 AWG0.286

Key Notes

 
  • Used for North America, Canada, Mexico
  • Common in construction, fencing, weaving, and electrical wire
  • SATLE wire drawing machines support stable diameter control for AWG standard wire

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