Wire Gauge Reference
| AWG | Diameter (mm) | Area (mmยฒ) | Max Amps (chassis) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 (4/0) | 11.68 | 107.2 | 260 | Heavy power distribution |
| 00 (2/0) | 9.27 | 67.4 | 195 | Service entrance |
| 0 (1/0) | 8.25 | 53.5 | 170 | Service entrance |
| 2 | 6.54 | 33.6 | 130 | Large appliances |
| 4 | 5.19 | 21.1 | 95 | Subpanel feeder |
| 6 | 4.11 | 13.3 | 75 | AC units, stoves |
| 8 | 3.26 | 8.37 | 55 | Dryers, ranges |
| 10 | 2.59 | 5.26 | 30 | Outlets, light circuits |
| 12 | 2.05 | 3.31 | 20 | Standard outlets (20A) |
| 14 | 1.63 | 2.08 | 15 | General lighting (15A) |
| 16 | 1.29 | 1.31 | 13 | Extension cords |
| 18 | 1.02 | 0.82 | 7 | Lamp cords |
| 22 | 0.64 | 0.32 | 3 | Electronics signal wire |
| 26 | 0.40 | 0.13 | 1 | PCB, hookup wire |