22 AWG wire specifications: 0.6438 mm diameter, 0.3255 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.
| Diameter | 0.6438 mm · 0.025347" · 25.35 mils |
| Cross-sectional area | 0.3255 mm² · 642 circular mils |
| Resistance (copper, 20°C) | 52.9591 Ω/km · 16.1419 Ω/1000ft |
| Resistance (aluminum, 20°C) | 81.4047 Ω/km · 24.8122 Ω/1000ft |
| Ampacity — copper 60°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 75°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 90°C | — A |
| Ampacity — aluminum 75°C | — A |
| Weight (copper) | 2.917 kg/km · 1.96 lbs/1000ft |
| Weight (aluminum) | 0.879 kg/km · 0.591 lbs/1000ft |
| Closest metric size | 0.3 mm² |
| Skin depth at 60 Hz | 8.531 mm |
| Type | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | 60-105°C | General purpose insulation |
| Teflon (PTFE) | 200°C | High temperature applications |
| Silicone | 200°C | Flexible, high temperature |
| Enamel | 155-220°C | Magnet wire coating |