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12 AWG
12 AWG copper conductor: 2.053 mm diameter, 3.309 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 5.211 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…
Specification
- Gauge (AWG)
- 12
- Diameter (mm)
- 2.053
- Cross-sectional area (mm²)
- 3.309
- Resistance (Ω/km)
- 5.211
- Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
- 9.3
- Transmission current (A, indicative)
- 12
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.