Wire Calculators & Gauge Tools

Professional wire calculation tools � wire weight, ring weight, SWG ? AWG ? mm conversion and reference tables. Built for buyers, engineers and makers.

Calculate the weight of a wire coil or straight length. Useful for estimating material cost, freight weight and stock requirements.

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HOW IT WORKS

Weight = p � (d/2)� � Length � Density

Where d = diameter in cm, Length in cm, Density in g/cm�. Result in grams, converted to kg.

MATERIAL DENSITIES
Copper (ETP)8.89 g/cm�
Aluminium (EC)2.70 g/cm�
GI / Mild Steel7.85 g/cm�
SS 3047.93 g/cm�
SS 3167.99 g/cm�
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Calculate the total weight of a batch of wire rings (jump rings). Used for chainmaille, filter rings, OEM parts costing and packing.

Wire cross-section diameter
Inside dimension of ring
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Wire per ring
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Weight per ring
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Total wire length
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Total batch weight
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FORMULA USED

Wire circumference per ring = p � (Inner Diameter + Wire Diameter)
Volume per ring = p � (Wire Diameter / 2)� � Wire Circumference
Weight per ring = Volume � Density

Note: This is the mean-diameter formula (standard for jump ring calculations). Actual weight may vary �2% due to cut waste and material tolerances.

ASPECT RATIO
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AR = Inner Diameter � Wire Diameter. Typical chainmaille AR: 3.5�6.0. Industrial rings: 3�15.

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Enter any gauge or diameter and instantly convert between all three systems. Used for matching international wire specifications to Indian standards.

Conversion Result
SWG
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AWG
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DIAMETER (mm)
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DIAMETER (inch)
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Cross-section area
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Closest standard
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ABOUT WIRE GAUGE SYSTEMS
SWG (Standard Wire Gauge) � British/Indian standard. Higher number = thinner wire. SWG 0 = 8.23mm; SWG 36 = 0.20mm.
AWG (American Wire Gauge) � US standard. Higher number = thinner wire. AWG 0 = 8.25mm; AWG 36 = 0.127mm.
Metric (mm) � Diameter in millimetres. Used in IS, IEC and most modern European standards.
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* Weights calculated using standard densities: Copper 8.89 g/cm�, Aluminium 2.70 g/cm�, GI/Steel 7.85 g/cm�. Actual values may vary slightly by temper and alloy. All data for guidance only.

Wire Specification Reference Guide

Everything buyers, engineers and makers need to specify wire correctly the first time.

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Why Gauge Systems Differ

SWG (Standard Wire Gauge) is the system used in India and the UK � IS and BS standards reference SWG numbers. AWG is the American standard used in ASTM, UL and NEC specifications. When sourcing wire internationally or reading foreign datasheets, always confirm which gauge system applies before ordering.

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Estimating Wire Weight for Orders

Accurate weight estimation is essential for freight planning, cost estimation and inventory management. Use our Wire Weight Calculator to determine coil weight before requesting a quote � we can then confirm pricing per kg or per coil for your specific gauge and material.

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Ring Aspect Ratio Explained

Aspect Ratio (AR) = Inner Diameter � Wire Diameter. For chainmaille, AR determines which weaves are achievable. Box chain: AR ~3.0�3.5. Full Persian: AR ~3.7�4.2. For industrial filter rings, higher AR gives larger flow aperture per ring. Our ring calculator outputs AR automatically.

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