EngiRef / Wire Gauge
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.