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23 AWG Wire

23 AWG wire specifications: 0.5733 mm diameter, 0.2582 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.5733 mm
0.022572"
Area
0.2582 mm²
510 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
66.7803
Ω/km at 20°C

23 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.5733 mm · 0.022572" · 22.57 mils
Cross-sectional area0.2582 mm² · 510 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)66.7803 Ω/km · 20.3546 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)102.6495 Ω/km · 31.2876 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)2.313 kg/km · 1.554 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.697 kg/km · 0.468 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.3 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 23 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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