EngiRef / Wire Gauge

1 AWG

1 AWG copper conductor: 7.348 mm diameter, 42.41 mm² cross-section. DC resistance 0.4066 Ω per km at 20 °C. Free AWG wire gauge reference - current figures are…

Specification

Gauge (AWG)
1
Diameter (mm)
7.348
Cross-sectional area (mm²)
42.41
Resistance (Ω/km)
0.4066
Chassis wiring current (A, indicative)
119
Transmission current (A, indicative)
110

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.