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Wire Cross Section Area Table: Cross-sectional area by Wire diameter

Reference table of cross-sectional area for Wire Cross Section Area across a range of wire diameter values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This wire cross section area reference table shows the cross-sectional area for a range of wire diameter values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Wire Cross Section Area Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Wire diameterCross-sectional area
0.5 mm0.1963
1 mm0.7854
1.5 mm1.7671
2 mm3.1416
3 mm7.0686
4 mm12.5664
6 mm28.2743
10 mm78.5398
14 mm153.9380
20 mm314.1593

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your wire diameter and read across to the cross-sectional area. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Wire Cross Section Area Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Wire Cross Section Area Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Wire Cross Section Area Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common wire diameter values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Wire Cross Section Area Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.