29 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire specifications: 0.2859 mm diameter, 0.0642 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.
| Diameter | 0.2859 mm · 0.011258" · 11.26 mils |
| Cross-sectional area | 0.0642 mm² · 127 circular mils |
| Resistance (copper, 20°C) | 268.4667 Ω/km · 81.8287 Ω/1000ft |
| Resistance (aluminum, 20°C) | 412.6664 Ω/km · 125.7807 Ω/1000ft |
| Ampacity — copper 60°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 75°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 90°C | — A |
| Ampacity — aluminum 75°C | — A |
| Weight (copper) | 0.575 kg/km · 0.387 lbs/1000ft |
| Weight (aluminum) | 0.173 kg/km · 0.117 lbs/1000ft |
| Closest IEC 60228 size | 0.0642 mm² actual — smaller than 0.5 mm², the smallest IEC 60228 size |
| Skin depth at 60 Hz | 8.531 mm |
| Type | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |