4 AWG in mm²

Answer
21.15 mm² · Ø 5.19 mm

4 AWG has a cross-section of 21.15 mm² (41,741 circular mils) and a solid-conductor diameter of 5.19 mm (0.2043 in). The next standard metric size is 25 mm².

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    4 AWG specifications

    PropertyValue
    Area21.15 mm²
    Circular mils41,741
    Diameter (solid)5.19 mm / 0.2043 in
    Resistance, copper, 20 °C0.815 Ω/km · 0.248 Ω/1000 ft
    Ampacity, copper 75°C (NEC 310.16)85 A
    Nearest metric size25 mm²

    Diameter from the AWG formula d = 0.127 × 92^((36 − n) ÷ 39) mm. Stranded wire has a slightly larger outside diameter.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is 4 AWG in mm²?

    21.15 mm².

    What metric cable replaces 4 AWG?

    25 mm², the next standard size up.

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