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17 AWG

17 AWG copper conductor: 1.15 mm diameter, 1.038 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 16.61 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
17
Diameter (mm)
1.15
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
1.038
Resistance (Ω/km)
16.61
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
2.9

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.