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8 AWG

8 AWG copper conductor: 3.264 mm diameter, 8.366 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 2.061 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
8
Diameter (mm)
3.264
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
8.366
Resistance (Ω/km)
2.061
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
24
Transmission current (A, indicative)
28

Current columns are indicative chart values only. They are not NEC 310.16 ampacities and carry no conductor temperature rating, insulation type, ambient correction or bundling adjustment - size conductors from NEC 310.16 or your local code.