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26 AWG

26 AWG copper conductor: 0.405 mm diameter, 0.129 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 133.9 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
26
Diameter (mm)
0.405
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
0.129
Resistance (Ω/km)
133.9
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
0.37
Transmission current (A, indicative)
0.36

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.