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14 AWG

14 AWG copper conductor: 1.628 mm diameter, 2.081 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 8.286 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
14
Diameter (mm)
1.628
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
2.081
Resistance (Ω/km)
8.286
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
5.9
Transmission current (A, indicative)
8

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.