Circular Mil To Section Converter

(cmil to sec converter)

Convert Circular Mil to Section


Effortlessly Convert Circular Mils to Sections with Our Precise Tool


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-15)

Discover the ease of converting circular mils to sections using Newtum's streamlined tool, designed to simplify your calculations and spark your curiosity.

What are Circular Mil and Section

Definition of Circular Mil

A Circular Mil is a unit of area used primarily in the United States to denote the cross-sectional size of a wire or cable. One circular mil is the area of a circle with a diameter of one-thousandth of an inch. It's a crucial measurement in electrical wiring and is used to calculate the wire's current-carrying capacity.

Definition of Section

In the context of wiring, 'Section' refers to the cross-sectional area of a wire and is typically measured in square millimeters or other standard units of area. It's fundamental for determining the electrical properties of a wire, such as its resistance and current-carrying capacity, which are essential for ensuring safe and efficient electrical system design.

Circular Mil to Section Conversion Table

Circular Mil (cmil) Section (mm²)
1000 cmil 0.5067 mm²
2000 cmil 1.0134 mm²
3000 cmil 1.5201 mm²
4000 cmil 2.0268 mm²
5000 cmil 2.5335 mm²
6000 cmil 3.0402 mm²
7000 cmil 3.5469 mm²
8000 cmil 4.0536 mm²
9000 cmil 4.5603 mm²
10000 cmil 5.067 mm²

Conversion of Circular Mil to Section

1 cmil = 0.0005067 mm²
1 mm² = 1973.52524139 cmil

Example 1:
convert 5000 cmil to mm²:
5000 cmil = 5000 × 0.0005067 mm² = 2.5335 mm²

Example 2:
convert 10000 cmil to mm²:
10000 cmil = 10000 × 0.0005067 mm² = 5.067 mm²

History of Circular Mil and Section

The Circular Mil to Section Converter is a tool that emerged from the need to standardize wire cross-sectional measurements. It revolutionized electrical engineering by providing a reliable method for converting circular mils, a unit bespoke to the wire industry, into universally recognized sections or square millimeters.

How to use Circular Mil to Section Converter

Real Life Applications of Circular Mil to Section

Explore the practicality of the Circular Mil to Section Converter, a tool indispensable in various real-life scenarios.

Solved Examples cmil to sec

Example Conversion 1:
Converting 7500 cmil to section:
7500 cmil = 7500 × 0.0005067 mm² = 3.80025 mm²

Example Conversion 2:
Converting 15000 cmil to section:
15000 cmil = 15000 × 0.0005067 mm² = 7.6005 mm²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a circular mil?
A circular mil is a unit of area used to measure the cross-sectional size of wires.

How does the Circular Mil to Section Converter work?
Input the value in circular mils, and the tool will convert it to the section in mm².

Why convert circular mils to sections?
This conversion assists in standardizing measurements for wire sizing in various applications.