This single-conductor cable is commonly used in general purpose wiring circuits, as machine tool wiring, and for internal wiring in appliances. Other applications include refrigeration wiring, air conditioning equipment, machine control wiring, service entrances, and some motor types.
Single conductors are stranded, annealed, tin coated or uncoated copper.
Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied PVC (polyvinyl chloride).
Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable) and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2500 feet.
AWG | Standard Number of Strands | Insulation Thickness (Mils) | Alternative Insulation Thickness (Mils) | Nominal Overall Diameter (Inches) | Approx. Shipping Weight (Lbs/1000') | Ampacity @ 75°C* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 1, 7 | 30 | 45 | 0.13 / 0.16 | 18 / 22 | 15 |
12 | 1, 7 | 30 | 45 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 27 / 31 | 20 |
10 | 1, 7 | 30 | 45 | .018 / 0.21 | 40 / 45 | 30 |
8 | 1, 7 | 45 | 60 | 0.24 / 0.27 | 66 / 73 | 40 |
6 | 1, 7 | 60 | - | 0.30 | 107 | 55 |
4 | 7, 133 | 60 | - | 0.38 | 163 | 70 |
2 | 7, 133 | 60 | - | 0.45 | 246 | 95 |
1 | 19 | 80 | - | 0.49 | 316 | 110 |
1/0 | 19 | 80 | - | 0.53 | 390 | 125 |
2/0 | 19 | 80 | - | 0.58 | 481 | 145 |
3/0 | 19 | 80 | - | 0.63 | 593 | 165 |
4/0 | 19 | 80 | - | 0.69 | 739 | 195 |
250 MCM | 37 | 95 | - | 0.77 | 884 | 215 |
300 MCM | 37 | 95 | - | 0.82 | 1045 | 240 |
350 MCM | 37 | 95 | - | 0.87 | 1213 | 260 |
400 MCM | 37 | 95 | - | 0.95 | 1379 | 280 |
500 MCM | 37 | 95 | - | 1.00 | 1725 | 320 |