MIG (Solid Core) Welding Calculator

All suggested settings are approximate.

Welds should be tested to comply to your specifications.

Short Circuit Transfer Spray Arc Transfer

(generally used for thinner metals and out of position welding) (generally used for thicker metals in the flat or slightly horizontal position)
Material Material
Wire Size & Wire Feed Shielding Gas & Voltage Amperage Wire Size & Wire Feed Shielding Gas & Voltage
Thickness Thickness Amperage Range:
Speed: Range: Range: Speed: Range:
(mm) (inches)
CO2: 16-17 Volts
0.80 0.03 .030" (0.8 mm) at 90-100 ipm 40-55 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
75% Argon/25% CO2: 15-16 Volts
.030" (0.8 mm) at 120-135 ipm, CO2 17-18 Volts
0.90 0.04 50-60 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
.035" (0.9 mm) at 105-115 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 15-16 Volts

.030" (0.8 mm) at 150-175 ipm,

CO2 18-19 Volts
1.20 0.05 .035" (0.9 mm) at 140-160 ipm, 70-80 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
75% Argon/25% CO2: 16-17 Volts
.045" (1.1 mm) at 70 ipm

.030" (0.8 mm) at 220-250 ipm,

CO2 19-20 Volts
1.60 0.06 .035" (0.9 mm) at 180-220 ipm, 90-110 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
75% Argon/25% CO2: 17-18 Volts
.045" (1.1 mm) at 90-110 ipm

.030" (0.8 mm) at 250-340 ipm,

CO2 20-21 Volts
2.00 0.08 .035" (0.9 mm) at 240-260 ipm, 120-130 Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
75% Argon/25% CO2: 17-18 Volts
.045" (1.1 mm) at 120-130 ipm

.035" (0.9 mm) at 280-300 ipm, CO2 21-22 Volts 035" (0.9 mm) at 320-340 ipm,
3.20 1/8 140-150 98% Argon/2% O2: 23-24 Volts 160-170
.045" (1.1 mm) at 140-150 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 18-19 Volts .045" (1.1 mm) at 160-175 ipm

.035" (0.9 mm) at 320-340 ipm, CO2 21-22 Volts .035" (0.9 mm) at 360-380 ipm,
4.80 3/16 160-170 98% Argon/2% O2: 24-25 Volts 180-190
.045" (1.1 mm) at 160-175 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 18-19 Volts .045" (1.1 mm) at 185-195 ipm

.035" (0.9 mm) at 360-380 ipm, CO2 23-24 Volts .035" (0.9 mm) at 400-420 ipm,
6.40 1/4 180-190 98% Argon/2% O2: 24-25 Volts 200-210
.045" (1.1 mm) at 185-195 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 21-22 Volts .045" (1.1 mm) at 210-220 ipm

.035" (0.9 mm) at 400-420 ipm, CO2 23-24 Volts, .035" (0.9 mm) at 420-520 ipm,
7.90 5/16 200-210 98% Argon/2% O2: 25-26 Volts 220-250
.045" (1.1 mm) at 210-220 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 21-22 Volts .045" (1.1 mm) at 220-270 ipm

.035" (0.9 mm) at 420-520 ipm, CO2 24-25 Volts

9.50 3/8 220-250 .045" (1.1 mm) at 375 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 26 -27 Volts 300
.045" (1.1 mm) at 220-270 ipm 75% Argon/25% CO2: 23-24 Volts

12.70 1/2 No recommended No recommended No recommended .045" (1.1 mm) at 390 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 29-30 Volts 315
Steel Welding Wire: Gas:
For steel, there are two common wire types. Use an AWS classification ER70S-3 for all purpose, CO2 gas is economical and has deeper penetration on steel, but may be too hot for thin metal.
economical welding. Use ER70S-6 wire when more deoxidizers are needed for welding on dirty or rusty steel. 75% Argon / 25% CO2 is better on thin steels, has less spatter and better bead appearance.
-Must be used with CO2 or 75% Argon/25% (C-25) shielding gas
-Indoor use with no wind
-For auto body, manufacturing, fabrication
-Welds thinner matierals (22 gauge) than flux cored wires From Miller Electric