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28 AWG Wire

28 AWG wire specifications: 0.3211 mm diameter, 0.081 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.3211 mm
0.012641"
Area
0.081 mm²
160 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
212.9038
Ω/km at 20°C

28 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.3211 mm · 0.012641" · 12.64 mils
Cross-sectional area0.081 mm² · 160 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)212.9038 Ω/km · 64.8931 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)327.2593 Ω/km · 99.7486 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)0.726 kg/km · 0.488 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.219 kg/km · 0.147 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.1 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 28 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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