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25 AWG Wire

25 AWG wire specifications: 0.4547 mm diameter, 0.1624 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.4547 mm
0.0179"
Area
0.1624 mm²
320 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
106.1848
Ω/km at 20°C

25 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.4547 mm · 0.0179" · 17.9 mils
Cross-sectional area0.1624 mm² · 320 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)106.1848 Ω/km · 32.3651 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)163.219 Ω/km · 49.7492 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)1.455 kg/km · 0.978 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.438 kg/km · 0.295 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.2 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 25 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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