6 AWG to mm² – Wire Size & Diameter
6 AWG = 13.302 mm²
6 AWG solid wire has a cross-section of 13.302 mm² and a diameter of 4.115 mm (0.162 in).
Step by step
- Diameter: d = 0.127 × 92^((36 − 6)/39) = 4.1154 mm.
- Area: π/4 × d² = 13.3018 mm².
6 AWG copper is common for 50–60 A circuits, EV chargers and subpanels.
Details
- Area
- 13.302 mm²
- Diameter
- 4.115 mm (0.162 in)
- Area in kcmil
- 26.25
- Nearest metric size
- 16 mm²
- Copper resistance
- 1.296 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 6 AWG in mm²?
13.302 mm².
What is the diameter of 6 AWG wire?
4.115 mm (solid conductor).
What metric wire replaces 6 AWG?
Use the next metric size up with at least 13.3 mm².
Is stranded wire the same size?
Stranded wire of the same gauge has the same copper area but a slightly larger overall diameter.