Conductor Properties

Conductor Properties

Annealed Copper

Notes:

• 1. Data from the National Electric Code (NFPA 70-2014), Chapter 9, Table 8; and other sources.

  2. AWG = American Wire Gage. See Wikipedia.

  3. 1 mil = 0.001 inches.

1. A circular mil is the cross-sectional area of a wire one mil in diameter.

   1. Resistance is DC resistance at 75^o C (167^o F).