AWG Convert vs Building Wire Selector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AWG Convert
Easily convert wire sizes between American Wire Gauge (AWG) and metric/imperial units. Get diameter and cross-sectional area for your wiring needs.
- AWG to metric conversion
- AWG to imperial conversion
- Diameter calculation
- Cross-sectional area calculation
- Supports various units
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This great little tool allows you to convert wire diameters expressed in American Wire Gauge (AWG) to diameter and cross sectional area values in metric and imperial units.
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 review sentiment: Building Wire Selector at 100% against AWG Convert's 70%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
AWG Convert ships an update every 3 months, Building Wire Selector every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 30, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AWG Convert | Building Wire Selector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nelcea | Southwire Company |
Customer experience
AWG Convert
Building Wire Selector
In-app purchases
AWG Convert
No in-app purchases
Building Wire Selector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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