Wire Size (Extended)

Calculate Wire Size (Extended) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Wire Size (Extended)

Current, A
Cable length, m
Cross-section, mm²
2.9667
Calculate Wire Size (Extended) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Wire Size (Extended)

What it calculates

The “Wire Size (Extended)” calculator computes Cross-section, mm² from 2 parameters: current, a, cable length, m.

Used in design, material estimation, and structural calculations.

Example calculation

With parameters Current, A = 16, Cable length, m = 30 the result is 2.97.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
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