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000 (3/0) AWG

000 (3/0) AWG copper conductor: 10.405 mm diameter, 85.01 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 0.2028 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
000
Diameter (mm)
10.405
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
85.01
Resistance (Ω/km)
0.2028
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
239
Transmission current (A, indicative)
165

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.