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34 AWG Wire

34 AWG wire specifications: 0.1601 mm diameter, 0.0201 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.1601 mm
0.006305"
Area
0.0201 mm²
40 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
855.9055
Ω/km at 20°C

34 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.1601 mm · 0.006305" · 6.3 mils
Cross-sectional area0.0201 mm² · 40 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)855.9055 Ω/km · 260.88 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)1315.632 Ω/km · 401.0046 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)0.18 kg/km · 0.121 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.054 kg/km · 0.037 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.0 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 34 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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