Electrical Symbols for AutoCAD

These AutoCAD Electrical Blocks are easily accessed from a top pull-down menu. The library is compact and fully compatible with both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT versions 2006 through the latest AutoCAD release.

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Note: Both PC and Mac for AutoCAD version are now available
(see pulldown under buy button on right side). Contains 165 Electrical Symbols for AutoCAD or LT.

This popular AutoCAD Block library contains 165 electrical symbols and contains 165 symbols grouped in the following categories:

• 50 Electrical diagram symbols
• 61 Power symbols
• 45 Lighting symbols
• 9 Grounding symbols
• Installs easily into AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD Mac

AutoCAD Electrical Blocks Completely Organized!

The block library is also very easy to use, in fact, there’s nothing to learn. Simply load the library in AutoCAD and you’re done! Includes a 30 day money-back guarantee. This library works in both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

The electrical blocks can be easily loaded into AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT’s menu bar for quick access. Full instructions are included. There’s no need to browse through folders every time you need to insert a symbol. This library is guaranteed to save you hours of drawing time.
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How The Block Library Works:
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The electrical block library’s user-friendly interface allows you to simply point and click to choose from a wide range of electrical symbols. Once loaded in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT’s menu bar, “Electrical Library” will appear in the menu bar (if you using the Mac version a content palette will become available). Every symbol is drawn to 1:1 scale on layer zero with “bylayer” attributes.
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Simply choose an electrical category of symbols from the pull-down menu list. Next, a dialog box appears showing all of the available symbols with a description in the left window. Choose the symbol you would like to insert and click on “OK”. Lastly, rotate to the desired position in your AutoCAD drawing and insert the symbol.
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Once the symbols is inserted, it will take on the characteristics of your current layer settings.
Instructions on downloading and installing these AutoCAD Electrical Blocks will be sent immediately after the order is placed.

The fastest way to get your electrical drawing done is to use a set of pre-made blocks like these.

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Includes IEC (Metric) & ANSI (Imperial) Standards

The Electrical Blocks IEC / ANSI Bundle includes over 1,450 professionally drawn electrical symbols and AutoCAD blocks organized into two complete pull-down menus—one for IEC and one for ANSI standards. Designed for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, the library provides fast access to commonly used electrical symbols for schematic, control, and industrial electrical drawings.

Complete Electrical Symbol Library

The library includes a comprehensive collection of Electrical Library Blocks and Symbols covering the major sections of the IEC and ANSI standards, including:

• Symbol Elements
• Conductors and Connecting Devices
• Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors)
• Semiconductors
• Power Generation and Energy Conversion
• Switchgear, Control Gear, and Protective Devices
• Measuring Instruments, Lamps, and Signaling Devices

Organized for Faster Drafting

All Electrical Blocks are organized into two easy-to-use pull-down menus with logical categories and descriptive names, making it quick to locate and insert the correct symbol. The library installs directly into AutoCAD and supports versions from AutoCAD R13 through the latest releases, including AutoCAD LT, with future compatibility updates provided.

See more on how to draw electrical circuits video (below).

Professionally Drawn for ANSI & IEC Projects

Every electrical symbol is drawn on Layer 0 with precise snap points and consistent insertion settings for clean, accurate drawings. The IEC electrical symbols are designed for ISO metric drawings, while the ANSI electrical symbols are ideal for imperial drawings, giving you the flexibility to work to either standard.

What’s Included

The library contains a wide range of electrical symbols, including:

• Bells, buzzers, horns, and signal lights
• Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers
• Disconnects, fuses, and circuit breakers
• Push buttons, selector switches, and limit switches
• Relay coils, relay contacts, timers, and motor starters
• AC and DC motors
• Logic symbols and solid-state devices
• Terminal blocks and many additional schematic symbols

Instant Download with Free Installation Support

Download your library immediately after purchase. If you need assistance, we also provide free remote installation support to help you get up and running quickly.

Make Electrical Drafting Faster in AutoCAD

Improve your electrical drafting workflow with a professionally organized Electrical Symbol Library for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. The Electrical Blocks IEC / ANSI Bundle includes over 1,450 electrical symbols and AutoCAD blocks, giving you fast access to the components needed for control schematics, industrial electrical drawings, and panel layouts.

With two integrated pull-down menus—one for ANSI symbols and one for IEC symbols—you can quickly locate and insert the correct symbol without searching through folders or individual drawing files.

Designed for Professional Electrical Drawings

Whether you’re creating control schematics, machine wiring diagrams, or industrial electrical drawings, the library provides a comprehensive collection of professionally drawn symbols that install directly into AutoCAD.

The library includes:

• Bells, buzzers, horns, and signal lights
• Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers
• Disconnects, fuses, and circuit breakers
• Pressure, limit, float, and pull-cord switches
• Relay coils, relay contacts, timers, and motor starters
• Selector switches and control devices
• Logic symbols and solid-state devices
• Many additional ANSI and IEC electrical symbols

Compatible with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

The library supports AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and compatible DWG-based CAD programs, providing a simple, reliable way to add professional electrical symbols to your drawings. Whether you’re using an older version or the latest AutoCAD release, the organized menu system helps you work faster and produce consistent, high-quality electrical schematics.

Learn How to Draw Electrical Circuits

Watch our free step-by-step video to see how the Electrical Blocks IEC / ANSI Bundle works in a real drawing. Follow along as we create an electrical schematic using professionally organized ANSI and IEC electrical symbols in AutoCAD.

Whether you’re new to electrical drafting or looking for a faster way to create professional schematics, this video demonstrates how quickly symbols can be located and inserted using the integrated pull-down menus.

Complete Electrical Symbol Library

The library includes a comprehensive collection of professionally drawn electrical symbols, including:

• Relay coils, contacts, and timers
• 1, 2, and 3-pole combination starters
• Induction and commutator motors
• Transformers and logic symbols
• Solid-state devices
• Selector switches with optional cam tables
• Hundreds of additional ANSI and IEC electrical symbols

Every symbol is drawn on Layer 0 with accurate snap points and organized for quick insertion into your drawings. The IEC library is designed for ISO-sized drawings, while the ANSI library supports imperial drafting standards, allowing you to work confidently on either type of project.

Instant Download

Download and start using the library immediately after purchase—no waiting for physical media or activation.

Free Installation Support

Need help getting started? We offer free remote installation assistance to help you install the library and configure the pull-down menus. If you have any questions, call 877-933-3929 and we’ll be happy to help.

Buy with confidence.

Every purchase includes immediate download, free installation assistance, and personal support from our CAD team. If you need help installing the library or getting started, we’re only a phone call away.

This page has been recently updated with expanded symbol categories, improved compatibility details, and support for additional CAD platforms including BricsCAD and ZWCAD.

Fast Access To Electrical & Fluid Power Symbols

This CAD symbol library gives you fast access to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic symbols directly inside your drawing. Instead of searching through folders or managing thousands of blocks, everything is organized into clear categories and inserted through a simple menu.

Originally built for AutoCAD users, this library is now also being used in BricsCAD, ZWCAD, and other CAD platforms that support AutoLISP.

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What Makes This Library Different

• Symbols are organized into logical categories for fast selection
• Menu-driven system makes insertion quick and consistent
• No need to search for or manage individual block files
• All symbols are drawn to recognized industry standards
• Symbols insert on Layer 0 and inherit your current layer automatically
• Works directly inside your CAD environment using AutoLISP

What’s Included in the Library

Electrical Symbols

• Conductors and connection devices
• Resistors, capacitors, and inductors
• Semiconductors
• Switchgear and control devices
• Protective devices
• Measuring instruments
• Lamps and signaling devices

Fluid Power Symbols

• Hydraulic valves and valve outlines
• Cylinders and actuators
• Pumps and motors
• Flow control and pressure control devices
• Filters and heat exchangers
• Check valves and motion control
• Pneumatic components

Standards Used

All symbols in the library are based on recognized industry standards to ensure consistency and compatibility across drawings.

Electrical symbols

• Based on IEC 60617 standard symbols
• Commonly used for schematic diagrams and control systems
• Designed to align with international electrical drawing practices

Fluid power symbols

• Based on ISO 1219 standard symbols
• Covers hydraulic and pneumatic system representation
• Widely used in mechanical and industrial applications

General notes

• Symbols are drawn cleanly for clarity at multiple scales
• Designed for use in professional engineering drawings
• Compatible with typical office drafting standards

Using standardized symbols helps maintain consistency across projects and makes drawings easier to read, share, and review.

Works with Multiple CAD Platforms

This library runs inside CAD programs that support AutoLISP.

Tested and Supported

• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD LT
• BricsCAD
• ZWCAD

Also Works With

• GstarCAD
• IntelliCAD-based CAD applications
• Other LISP-compatible CAD platforms

If you are using a different CAD program and are unsure, feel free to reach out and we can confirm compatibility.

How the CAD Library Works

The library is fully menu-driven. You select a category, choose a symbol, and insert it directly into your drawing.

Because the symbols are organized by category, you spend less time searching and more time drafting.

All symbols are inserted on Layer 0, so they automatically take on the properties of the current layer. This keeps your drawings clean and consistent without extra setup.

Best Fit for This Library

• Electrical and control schematic drafting
• Hydraulic system diagrams
• Pneumatic system layouts
• Fast access to standardized symbols
• Menu-driven workflow instead of block searching
• Consistent layer control using Layer 0 inserts
• Teams standardizing symbols across drawings
• Users moving from AutoCAD to BricsCAD or ZWCAD

Example Category Structure

The library is organized into clear, nested categories so you can quickly drill down and find the symbol you need.

Hydraulic Example

• HYD > Hydraulic Valves > Relief Valves > P-T
• HYD > Hydraulic Valves > Flow Control > Meter-In / Meter-Out
• HYD > Hydraulic Valves > Check Valves > A Side / B Side
• HYD > Cylinders > Double Acting / Single Acting
• HYD > Pumps and Motors > Fixed / Variable
• HYD > Sandwich Valves > Subplates and Stack Valves

Electrical Example

• ELEC > Switchgear and Control > Circuit Breakers
• ELEC > Switchgear and Control > Contactors and Starters
• ELEC > Conductors and Connections > Terminals and Wiring
• ELEC > Passive Components > Resistors / Capacitors / Inductors
• ELEC > Measurement Devices > Meters and Indicators
• ELEC > Signaling Devices > Lamps and Alarms

Pneumatic Example

• PNEU > Valves > Directional Control Valves
• PNEU > Actuators > Cylinders
• PNEU > Air Preparation > Filters / Regulators / Lubricators
• PNEU > Flow Control > Restrictors and Regulators
• PNEU > Check Valves and Pressure Devices

This structure allows you to navigate logically through the library instead of searching for individual block names. The result is faster symbol selection and a more consistent workflow.

CAD Compatibility Notes

This library is not locked to AutoCAD. It is designed to work across multiple CAD platforms that support AutoLISP, giving you flexibility if you decide to switch CAD systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work in AutoCAD LT

Yes. Newer versions of AutoCAD LT support AutoLISP, so the library runs directly inside LT.

Can I use this with BricsCAD or ZWCAD

Yes. The library works in both and is now being offered for those platforms.

Are the symbols metric or imperial

The electrical symbols follow IEC standards (metric), and the fluid power symbols follow ISO standards. Imperial versions are also being added.

Do I need to install thousands of blocks

No. The system uses a menu interface, so you do not need to manage block files manually.
Immediate download after purchase with free support when you need it. License is 100% yours.

Installation and Support

The library is designed to be simple to install and easy to manage.

Installation typically takes about 10 minutes and includes step-by-step instructions. Most users are up and running quickly without needing additional help.

If needed, remote installation assistance is available to help with setup or troubleshooting.

• Simple installation with clear instructions
• Typical setup time is about 10 minutes
• Remote install assistance available if needed
• Unlimited support available after purchase

Value and Pricing

This library includes over 2,700+ symbols covering electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic categories.

At the current price of $100 (regularly $250), the cost per symbol is only a few cents.

• Over 2,700+ symbols included
• Current price $100 (regularly $250)
• Cost per symbol is just a few cents
• One-time purchase, no subscription

Even using just a small portion of the library can save hours of drafting time. Instead of searching, creating, or modifying symbols, everything is already organized and ready to insert.

For most users, the time savings alone can easily cover the cost within the first few uses.

Licensing and Usage

The library is licensed per computer.

• One license per computer
• Can be removed and transferred if needed
• Works with your existing office standards
• Symbols become part of the drawing when inserted
• Drawings can be shared with coworkers without requiring them to have the library

Because symbols are inserted as standard CAD objects, they behave just like any other geometry in your drawing. This makes it easy to collaborate and share files without compatibility issues.

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

You can try the library risk-free.

If it does not fit your workflow or expectations, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

• 30-day money-back guarantee
• No complicated process
• Designed to let you test it in real-world use

The goal is simple — give you enough time to install it, use it, and decide if it’s the right fit for your workflow.

Plus a Free Install Offer – If you need assistance, we offer remote installation on your computer using a small application we provide. Call us at 877-933-3929 for more information.

Runs in every version of AutoCAD plus BricsCAD, ZWCAD and others so long as LISP and DCL files are supported.