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15 AWG

15 AWG copper conductor: 1.45 mm diameter, 1.65 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 10.45 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
15
Diameter (mm)
1.45
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
1.65
Resistance (Ω/km)
10.45
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
4.7
Transmission current (A, indicative)
6

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.