17 AWG wire specifications: 1.1495 mm diameter, 1.0378 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.
| Diameter | 1.1495 mm · 0.045257" · 45.26 mils |
| Cross-sectional area | 1.0378 mm² · 2,048 circular mils |
| Resistance (copper, 20°C) | 16.6114 Ω/km · 5.0631 Ω/1000ft |
| Resistance (aluminum, 20°C) | 25.5337 Ω/km · 7.7827 Ω/1000ft |
| Ampacity — copper 60°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 75°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 90°C | — A |
| Ampacity — aluminum 75°C | — A |
| Weight (copper) | 9.299 kg/km · 6.249 lbs/1000ft |
| Weight (aluminum) | 2.802 kg/km · 1.883 lbs/1000ft |
| Closest metric size | 1.0 mm² |
| Skin depth at 60 Hz | 8.531 mm |
| Type | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| THHN/THWN-2 | 90°C dry / 75°C wet | Building wire |
| NM-B (Romex) | 90°C | Residential cable |
| MTW | 60/90°C | Machine tool wire |
| TFFN | 90°C | Fixture wire |