30 AWG wire specifications: 0.2546 mm diameter, 0.0509 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.
| Diameter | 0.2546 mm · 0.010025" · 10.03 mils |
| Cross-sectional area | 0.0509 mm² · 100 circular mils |
| Resistance (copper, 20°C) | 338.5303 Ω/km · 103.184 Ω/1000ft |
| Resistance (aluminum, 20°C) | 520.3627 Ω/km · 158.6065 Ω/1000ft |
| Ampacity — copper 60°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 75°C | — A |
| Ampacity — copper 90°C | — A |
| Ampacity — aluminum 75°C | — A |
| Weight (copper) | 0.456 kg/km · 0.307 lbs/1000ft |
| Weight (aluminum) | 0.138 kg/km · 0.092 lbs/1000ft |
| Closest metric size | 0.1 mm² |
| 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 |