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31 AWG Wire

31 AWG wire specifications: 0.2268 mm diameter, 0.0404 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.2268 mm
0.008928"
Area
0.0404 mm²
80 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
426.8788
Ω/km at 20°C

31 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.2268 mm · 0.008928" · 8.93 mils
Cross-sectional area0.0404 mm² · 80 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)426.8788 Ω/km · 130.1127 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)656.1652 Ω/km · 199.9992 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)0.362 kg/km · 0.243 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.109 kg/km · 0.073 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.0 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 31 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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