Translation guide
A measurement system for the diameter or thickness of wire, often using standardized scales like AWG or SWG.
wire gauge (system)
Referring to the standardized measurement system for wire thickness, such as AWG or SWG.
The direct loanword for 'wire gauge', commonly used in technical contexts.
This wire gauge is AWG standard.
Literally 'wire diameter standard', used in formal or technical documents.
Please check the wire gauge standard.
Refers to the gauge number itself, like 'AWG 12'. Less common as a system name.
What is this wire gauge number?
A physical tool used to measure the diameter of a wire.
Referring to the actual thickness measurement, like '12 gauge'.
In Japanese, gauge numbers are typically expressed as 'number + ゲージ' (e.g., 12ゲージ). For electrical wires, '番線' (ばんせん) is also common, especially in construction contexts.