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AWG  Metric Equivalent
(mm²)
Ø (mm²)
calculated
R (Ohm/km) Imax (A) @ 60°C
NEC 310-16
Imax (A) @ 75°C
NEC 310-16
4/0 150 107,22 0,18 195 230
3/0 95 85,014 0,23 165 200
2/0 70 67,43 0,29 145 175
1/0   53,482 0,37 125 150
1 50 42,406 0,47 110 130
2 35 33,624 0,57 95 115
3   26,667      
4 25 21,148 0,91 70 85
5   16,767      
6 16 13,229 1,44 55 65
7   10,55      
8 10 8,367 2,36 40 50
9   6,633      
10 6 5,26 3,64 30 35*
11   4,169      
12 4 3,307 5,41 25* 25*
13   2,627      
14 2.5 2,082 8,79 20* 20*
15   1,651      
16 1.5 1,307 14,7    
17   1,04      
18 1 0,824 23    
19 0.75 0,653      
20 0.75 0,519 34,5    
21 0.5 0,412      
22 0.34 0,325 54,8    
23   0,259      
24 0.25 0,205 89,2    
25   0,163      
26 0.14 0,128 146    
27   0,102      

* = Fusing max.:
AWG 14: 15A
AWG 12: 20A
AWG 10: 30A

Imax: Allowed current carrying capacity of isolated copper wires, rated voltage 0 – 2000 V, allowed wire temperature 60° / 75°C (140° / 167°F). Max three wires combined, environment temperature 30°C (86°F).

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