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Winding diameter (or winding diameter) is the characteristic diameter of a coil, spool, bobbin or wound package of material such as wire, yarn or tape. It commonly refers to the mean or effective diameter around which the turns are placed and is a key geometric parameter in electrical, mechanical and textile applications.

In electrical coils and transformers, winding diameter influences magnetic properties and performance. For a solenoidal coil, the cross-sectional area depends on the diameter and therefore affects inductance, magnetic flux density and self-resonant frequency. Small changes in mean diameter alter inductance and parasitic capacitance, which is important in radio-frequency and precision applications. In toroidal windings the diameter determines core coupling and leakage inductance.

In mechanical and textile contexts, winding diameter affects layer build-up, package size, tension control and runout. For yarn and wire packages, the diameter progression during winding determines packing density, package stability and unwinding behavior. In industrial winding processes, mandrel or bobbin diameter, wire gauge, insulation thickness and winding tension collectively define the final winding diameter.

Measurement and calculation typically use the mean diameter (average of inner and outer diameters) or nominal diameter specified by design. Practical considerations include thermal expansion, insulation and clearances, layer transitions and tooling tolerances. Proper selection and control of winding diameter are important for meeting electrical specifications, mechanical reliability and manufacturing consistency.