26 AWG to mm² – Wire Size & Diameter
26 AWG = 0.129 mm²
26 AWG solid wire has a cross-section of 0.129 mm² and a diameter of 0.405 mm (0.0159 in).
Step by step
- Diameter: d = 0.127 × 92^((36 − 26)/39) = 0.4049 mm.
- Area: π/4 × d² = 0.1288 mm².
26 AWG is a thin gauge for electronics, speakers and low-voltage signals.
Details
- Area
- 0.129 mm²
- Diameter
- 0.405 mm (0.0159 in)
- Area in kcmil
- 0.25
- Nearest metric size
- 0.5 mm²
- Copper resistance
- 133.897 Ω/km
How it works
The American Wire Gauge system is logarithmic: smaller numbers mean thicker wire, every 6 gauges halve the diameter and every 3 gauges roughly halve the area. Metric wire is specified directly by cross-sectional area in mm², so the sizes never line up exactly. When substituting, choose a conductor with at least the same area, and always follow local electrical codes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 26 AWG in mm²?
0.129 mm².
What is the diameter of 26 AWG wire?
0.405 mm (solid conductor).
What metric wire replaces 26 AWG?
Use the next metric size up with at least 0.13 mm².
Is stranded wire the same size?
Stranded wire of the same gauge has the same copper area but a slightly larger overall diameter.