Cable Weight Tool
Wire Weight Calculator
Calculate the weight of wire and cable for shipping, handling, and structural considerations.
Wire Weight Calculator
Calculate cable weight for logistics and design
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Wire Weight Reference
Weight per 1000 meters for bare copper conductors.
| AWG | mm² | Bare (kg/km) | PVC (kg/km) | XLPE (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 53.5 | 476 | 666 | 595 |
| 1 | 42.4 | 377 | 528 | 471 |
| 2 | 33.6 | 299 | 419 | 374 |
| 4 | 21.2 | 188 | 263 | 235 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 118 | 165 | 148 |
| 8 | 8.37 | 74.4 | 104 | 93 |
| 10 | 5.26 | 46.8 | 66 | 59 |
| 12 | 3.31 | 29.4 | 41 | 37 |
| 14 | 2.08 | 18.5 | 26 | 23 |
| 16 | 1.31 | 11.6 | 16 | 15 |
| 18 | 0.823 | 7.32 | 10 | 9 |
| 20 | 0.518 | 4.61 | 6 | 6 |
Why Wire Weight Matters
- Shipping costs: Freight charges are often based on weight
- Handling: Heavy cables require proper lifting equipment
- Structural design: Cable weight affects tray and support sizing
- Robotics: Cable weight impacts robot payload and motion
- Material costs: Copper content affects raw material pricing
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