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27 AWG Wire

27 AWG wire specifications: 0.3606 mm diameter, 0.1021 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.3606 mm
0.014196"
Area
0.1021 mm²
202 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
168.8404
Ω/km at 20°C

27 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.3606 mm · 0.014196" · 14.2 mils
Cross-sectional area0.1021 mm² · 202 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)168.8404 Ω/km · 51.4625 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)259.5284 Ω/km · 79.1043 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)0.915 kg/km · 0.615 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.276 kg/km · 0.185 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.1 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 27 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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