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24 AWG Wire

24 AWG wire specifications: 0.5106 mm diameter, 0.2047 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.5106 mm
0.020101"
Area
0.2047 mm²
404 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
84.2083
Ω/km at 20°C

24 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.5106 mm · 0.020101" · 20.1 mils
Cross-sectional area0.2047 mm² · 404 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)84.2083 Ω/km · 25.6667 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)129.4386 Ω/km · 39.4529 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)1.834 kg/km · 1.233 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.553 kg/km · 0.371 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.2 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 24 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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