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16 AWG

16 AWG copper conductor: 1.291 mm diameter, 1.309 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 13.17 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
16
Diameter (mm)
1.291
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
1.309
Resistance (Ω/km)
13.17
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
3.7
Transmission current (A, indicative)
5

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.