Cerrowire Calculators vs Building Wire Selector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cerrowire Calculators
Calculate conduit fill and size based on NEC guidelines for copper and aluminum building wire. Determine the maximum number of conductors for a given raceway or the required raceway size for specific conductors.
- NEC conduit fill calculations
- Conduit sizing for conductors
- Supports copper and aluminum wire
- Calculates for various raceway types (EMT, PVC, RMC)
- Based on National Electrical Code®
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Looking for a quick and easy way to size conduit per the NEC? Cerro Wire LLC (Cerrowire) created this app to help you figure out what size conduit to use for copper and aluminum building wire. Two calculators allow you to determine what is the maximum number of conductors that will fit in a type and size of raceway, or what size raceway is required for the type(s) and size(s) of conductors in your circuit. All results are based on the National Electrical Code®. The app can be used to calculate raceway size or fill for EMT, PVC, RMC, etc., with insulated and bare copper and/or aluminum conductors. (Stay tuned for more calculators that will be added in the near future!) Cerrowire is headquartered in Hartselle, Alabama. Cerrowire is a copper wire manufacturing company with plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah. We supply building wire and cable throughout North America for commercial, industrial and residential use. Our products are available through electrical distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. Cerrowire – a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company – follows the time-tested business model of our parent company to continually improve both our process and our products in order to offer advantages that meet the needs of customers. The end results for our customers are products, packaging, services, and tools that anticipate and fill the ever-evolving needs of the competitive construction industry.
Building Wire Selector
This tool helps determine the correct conductor size and wire type for electrical installations. It adheres to the National Electrical Code® wiring methods, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Conductor size determination
- Wire and cable type selection
- National Electrical Code compliance
- Electrical installation guidance
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Southwire's Building Wire Selector determines the minimum conductor size and the best wire and cable type for a particular installation, following the National Electrical Code® wiring methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cerrowire Calculators at 8.0 against Building Wire Selector's 16.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cerrowire Calculators against 5.0 for Building Wire Selector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Cerrowire Calculators ships an update every 3 months, Building Wire Selector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cerrowire Calculators | Building Wire Selector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cerro Wire LLC | Southwire Company |
Customer experience
Cerrowire Calculators
Building Wire Selector
In-app purchases
Cerrowire Calculators
No in-app purchases
Building Wire Selector
No in-app purchases
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