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22 AWG Wire

22 AWG wire specifications: 0.6438 mm diameter, 0.3255 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.6438 mm
0.025347"
Area
0.3255 mm²
642 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
52.9591
Ω/km at 20°C

22 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.6438 mm · 0.025347" · 25.35 mils
Cross-sectional area0.3255 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 size0.3 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 22 AWG Wire

Compatible Insulation Types

TypeTemperatureDescription
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

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