Wire Cable Types

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ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR WIRE SIZE / GAGE - AWG	AMP RATING COPPER WIRE	AMP RATING ALUMINIUM WIRE Read Article 'Aluminium Wiring'	COMMENTS
14	15	N/A	Smallest size normally used for household 120V wiring (copper 15A)
12	20	15	Also a common size used for household 120v and some 240 usage
10	30	20	Commonly used in Laundry Dryer wiring (copper wire)
8	50	30	Commonly used for cooking range wiring (copper wire)
6	80	50
4	125	80
2	200	125
1	250	200
1/0 OR 0	325
2/0 OR 00	400