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A circular mil is a unit of area used primarily in the United States to define the cross-sectional size of a wire or a cable. It represents the area of a circle with a diameter of one-thousandth of an inch, or one mil. Since it's a measure of a circular area, it’s particularly useful in applications where the circular geometry is integral, such as electrical wiring.
Definition of Square InchA square inch is a common unit of area measurement in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is defined as the area of a square with each side being one inch in length. One square inch is equal to 6.4516 square centimeters. This unit is widely used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering for measuring surface areas of various materials.
| Circular Mil (mil²) | Square Inch (in²) |
|---|---|
| 1000 mil² | 0.00155 in² |
| 2000 mil² | 0.0031 in² |
| 3000 mil² | 0.00465 in² |
| 4000 mil² | 0.0062 in² |
| 5000 mil² | 0.00775 in² |
| 6000 mil² | 0.0093 in² |
| 7000 mil² | 0.01085 in² |
| 8000 mil² | 0.0124 in² |
| 9000 mil² | 0.01395 in² |
| 10000 mil² | 0.0155 in² |
Example 1:
Convert 5000 circular mils to square inches:
5000 mil² × 1.2732 × 10⁻⁷ in²/mil² = 0.006366 in²
Example 2:
Convert 10000 circular mils to square inches:
10000 mil² × 1.2732 × 10⁻⁷ in²/mil² = 0.012732 in²
The concept of the circular mil dates back to when electrical conductors were being standardized. The circular mil was developed as a convenient method for describing wire sizes because it represented the area directly proportional to the weight and resistance of the wire. This concept was later adapted for conversion to square inches for broader applications in engineering and manufacturing.
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Example 1:
To convert 2000 circular mils to square inches:
2000 mil² = 2000 × 1.2732 × 10⁻⁷ in²/mil² = 0.002546 in²
Example 2:
To convert 7500 circular mils to square inches:
7500 mil² = 7500 × 1.2732 × 10⁻⁷ in²/mil² = 0.009549 in²
