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29 AWG Wire

29 AWG wire specifications: 0.2859 mm diameter, 0.0642 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.2859 mm
0.011258"
Area
0.0642 mm²
127 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
268.4667
Ω/km at 20°C

29 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.2859 mm · 0.011258" · 11.26 mils
Cross-sectional area0.0642 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 metric size0.1 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 29 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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