4/0 AWG to mm² – Wire Size & Diameter
4/0 AWG = 107.219 mm²
4/0 AWG solid wire has a cross-section of 107.219 mm² and a diameter of 11.684 mm (0.46 in).
Step by step
- Diameter: d = 0.127 × 92^((36 − -3)/39) = 11.684 mm.
- Area: π/4 × d² = 107.2193 mm².
4/0 AWG is a heavy gauge for feeders, service entrances, batteries and welding cables.
Details
- Area
- 107.219 mm²
- Diameter
- 11.684 mm (0.46 in)
- Area in kcmil
- 211.6
- Nearest metric size
- 95 mm²
- Copper resistance
- 0.161 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 4/0 AWG in mm²?
107.219 mm².
What is the diameter of 4/0 AWG wire?
11.684 mm (solid conductor).
What metric wire replaces 4/0 AWG?
Use the next metric size up with at least 107.22 mm².
Is stranded wire the same size?
Stranded wire of the same gauge has the same copper area but a slightly larger overall diameter.