Wires are single metal strands that transmit power or data and are often insulated in plastic. Cables contain multiple wires bundled together. Wireless technology transmits signals via radio waves without physical connections. Wire gauges refer to the different cross-sectional sizes of wires, with larger gauges able to carry higher currents without overheating. Common wire gauges used in buildings range from 18 to 4 gauge, with larger gauges used for appliances requiring higher amperage.
Wires are single metal strands that transmit power or data and are often insulated in plastic. Cables contain multiple wires bundled together. Wireless technology transmits signals via radio waves without physical connections. Wire gauges refer to the different cross-sectional sizes of wires, with larger gauges able to carry higher currents without overheating. Common wire gauges used in buildings range from 18 to 4 gauge, with larger gauges used for appliances requiring higher amperage.
Wires are single metal strands that transmit power or data and are often insulated in plastic. Cables contain multiple wires bundled together. Wireless technology transmits signals via radio waves without physical connections. Wire gauges refer to the different cross-sectional sizes of wires, with larger gauges able to carry higher currents without overheating. Common wire gauges used in buildings range from 18 to 4 gauge, with larger gauges used for appliances requiring higher amperage.
Wires are single metal strands that transmit power or data and are often insulated in plastic. Cables contain multiple wires bundled together. Wireless technology transmits signals via radio waves without physical connections. Wire gauges refer to the different cross-sectional sizes of wires, with larger gauges able to carry higher currents without overheating. Common wire gauges used in buildings range from 18 to 4 gauge, with larger gauges used for appliances requiring higher amperage.
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WIRES
A wire is a single strand of metal capable of transmitting power or data from one area to another. Wires are often protected in a plastic covering that is sometimes color-coded to aid in identification. A cable is composed of multiple wires. Wired is also the name of a magazine dedicated to computers and computer-related information. WIRELESS Wireless is the use of Wi-Fi technology to connect to the Internet. The network signal is transmitted via radio waves and microwaves to the computer, giving the user access to the Internet. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WIRES AND CABLES Typically, both wires and cables are the same, The only difference being, the wire is an electrical conductor, while a cable is a group of conductors enclosed in a guarded covering. There are regulations regarding which wires and cables suit specific electrical applications and their precise installation methods. GAUGE A gauge is an important measuring device in the field of design engineering. It is a device used to provide certain dimensional information, according to a specified standard or system. Some gauges are meant to measure the size of the object. But most gauges are used to specify if the dimensions of the measuring object are less or greater than defined standards that are within the tolerance range. Gauges can be operated electrically or mechanically. WIRE GAUGE Differing cross sectional sizes of wires are known as wire gauges, they are organized by the American Wire Gauge system (AWG). Knowing the gauge is important because each is rated for a different ampacity, meaning that each wire size has a maximum electric current it can handle before damage (possibly serious) might occur. HOW ARE WIRES SIZED? While different wires serve specific purposes, knowing the right wire size, also known as the gauge, will aid your electrical. The measurements determine the amount of current that can safely pass through the wire without generating damage. In addition to this, each wire gauge size has a safe Ampacity, which is a measure of electrical current. AWG chart Diameter Diameter Area Area AWG # (inch) (mm) (kcmil) (mm2)
0000 (4/0) 0.4600 11.6840 211.6000 107.2193
000 (3/0) 0.4096 10.4049 167.8064 85.0288
00 (2/0) 0.3648 9.2658 133.0765 67.4309
0 (1/0) 0.3249 8.2515 105.5345 53.4751
1 0.2893 7.3481 83.6927 42.4077
2 0.2576 6.5437 66.3713 33.6308
3 0.2294 5.8273 52.6348 26.6705
4 0.2043 5.1894 41.7413 21.1506
5 0.1819 4.6213 33.1024 16.7732
6 0.1620 4.1154 26.2514 13.3018
7 0.1443 3.6649 20.8183 10.5488
8 0.1285 3.2636 16.5097 8.3656
9 0.1144 2.9064 13.0927 6.6342
10 0.1019 2.5882 10.3830 5.2612
11 0.0907 2.3048 8.2341 4.1723
12 0.0808 2.0525 6.5299 3.3088
13 0.0720 1.8278 5.1785 2.6240
14 0.0641 1.6277 4.1067 2.0809
15 0.0571 1.4495 3.2568 1.6502
16 0.0508 1.2908 2.5827 1.3087
17 0.0453 1.1495 2.0482 1.0378
18 0.0403 1.0237 1.6243 0.8230
19 0.0359 0.9116 1.2881 0.6527
20 0.0320 0.8118 1.0215 0.5176
21 0.0285 0.7229 0.8101 0.4105
22 0.0253 0.6438 0.6424 0.3255
23 0.0226 0.5733 0.5095 0.2582
24 0.0201 0.5106 0.4040 0.2047
25 0.0179 0.4547 0.3204 0.1624
26 0.0159 0.4049 0.2541 0.1288
27 0.0142 0.3606 0.2015 0.1021
28 0.0126 0.3211 0.1598 0.0810
29 0.0113 0.2859 0.1267 0.0642
30 0.0100 0.2546 0.1005 0.0509
31 0.0089 0.2268 0.0797 0.0404
32 0.0080 0.2019 0.0632 0.0320
33 0.0071 0.1798 0.0501 0.0254
34 0.0063 0.1601 0.0398 0.0201
35 0.0056 0.1426 0.0315 0.0160
36 0.0050 0.1270 0.0250 0.0127
37 0.0045 0.1131 0.0198 0.0100
38 0.0040 0.1007 0.0157 0.0080
39 0.0035 0.0897 0.0125 0.0063
40 0.0031 0.0799 0.0099 0.0050
COMMONLY USED IN BUILDINGS AND RESIDENCE
Wire gauges come in a set of standard sizes you can choose from, depending on the amount of current you want it to carry, and the purpose it is going to serve. Common AWG Gauge sizes are: 1. 14-gauge wire. 2. 12-gauge wire. 3. 10-gauge wire. 4. 8- gauge wire. 5. 6-gauge wire. 6. 2-gauge wire. You may determine the gauge based on the helpful pointers below assigned according to Wire Use- Rated Ampacity: 1. 18-gauge are used for low-voltage lighting and lamp cords in 10 amps 2. 16-gauge are used for light-duty extension cords supporting 13 amps 3. 14-gauge are usedfor light fixtures, lamps, lighting circuits with 15 amps 4. 12-gauge are used in kitchen, bathroom, outdoor receptacles, and 120-volt air conditioners supporting 20 amps 5. 10-gauge are used in electric clothes dryers, 240-volt window air conditioners, electric water heaters supporting 30 amps 6. 6-gauge are used for cook tops and ranges carrying 40-50 amps 7. 4-gauge are used for electric furnaces and large electric heaters protected at 60 amps
