How to Convert SWG to kcmil
To convert swg to kcmil, multiply the value by 1.
The Formula
kcmil = SWG × 1
Key Fact
1 standard wire gauge = 1 kcmil
Tip: To convert kcmil back to swg, divide by 1.
Standard Wire Gauge to Circular Mil
Convert swg (SWG) to kcmil (kcmil) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
SWG
kcmil
1 SWG = 1.9736 kcmil
Full precision:1.9736 kcmil
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 swg to kcmil, we multiply by 1 because one standard wire gauge equals exactly 1 kcmil.
1 standard wire gauge = 1 kcmil
Since each standard wire gauge contains 1 kcmil, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 1 = 1.9736 kcmil
So 1 swg = 1.9736 kcmil.
Quick check: 1.9736 ÷ 1 = 1 swg
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 SWG = 1.9736 kcmil
1 × 1 = 1.9736
1 × 1 = 1.9736
Example 2: 5 SWG = 9.8678 kcmil
5 × 1 = 9.8678
5 × 1 = 9.8678
Example 3: 10 SWG = 19.7355 kcmil
10 × 1 = 19.7355
10 × 1 = 19.7355
SWG to kcmil Table
| SWG | kcmil |
|---|---|
| 1 SWG | 1.9736 kcmil |
| 2 SWG | 3.9471 kcmil |
| 4 SWG | 7.8942 kcmil |
| 6 SWG | 11.8413 kcmil |
| 10 SWG | 19.7355 kcmil |
| 16 SWG | 31.5769 kcmil |
| 25 SWG | 49.3389 kcmil |
| 35 SWG | 69.0744 kcmil |
| 50 SWG | 98.6777 kcmil |
1 Standard Wire Gauge in Other Units
| Unit | 1 SWG = |
|---|---|
| Standard Wire Gauge to Square Millimeter | 1 mm² |
| Standard Wire Gauge to Millimeter (diameter) | 1.1284 mm |
| Standard Wire Gauge to American Wire Gauge | 18 AWG |
| Standard Wire Gauge to Circular Mil | 1.9736 kcmil |