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36 AWG Wire

36 AWG wire specifications: 0.127 mm diameter, 0.0127 mm² area. Resistance, weight, and common uses.

Diameter
0.127 mm
0.005"
Area
0.0127 mm²
25 cmil
Ampacity (Cu)
—A
75°C insulation
Resistance (Cu)
1360.943
Ω/km at 20°C

36 AWG — Complete Specifications

Diameter0.127 mm · 0.005" · 5.0 mils
Cross-sectional area0.0127 mm² · 25 circular mils
Resistance (copper, 20°C)1360.943 Ω/km · 414.8154 Ω/1000ft
Resistance (aluminum, 20°C)2091.9368 Ω/km · 637.6223 Ω/1000ft
Ampacity — copper 60°C— A
Ampacity — copper 75°C— A
Ampacity — copper 90°C— A
Ampacity — aluminum 75°C— A
Weight (copper)0.114 kg/km · 0.076 lbs/1000ft
Weight (aluminum)0.034 kg/km · 0.023 lbs/1000ft
Closest metric size0.0 mm²
Skin depth at 60 Hz8.531 mm

Common Uses for 36 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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