The following AWG metric conversion table converts AWG to mm and inches, and also lists the cross sectional area (mm2).

DAM Emsworth GAUGE SUBMARINE PIPE CROSSING Toms Run -13 M Clifton. The most common method of referring to conductor sizes uses the cross-sectional area, expressed in mm². In the 1st Chapter, we focus on the wire gauge chart, denoting diameter (mm), cross-section (mm2), and amperage (maximum allowed amps) for each AWG wire. Pittsburgh AERIAL WIRE CROSSING SUBMARINE CABLE CROSSING SUBMARINE CABLE CROSSING. Our Tri-Rated cable, compliant with American standard UL758, can be converted to AWG cable conductor sizes if required. Our Belden cables and the pairs in instrumentation cable are some of the electrical cables where the conductor size is expressed as an AWG figure. It means the higher the AWG number is, the smaller the wire diameter is. The American Wire Gauge chart is based on the number of dies originally required to draw the copper down to the required dimensional size. Use the 105☌ rating… most often the column for outside engine spaces.AWG or American Wire Gauge is the US standard measure for the diameter of electrical conductors. We’ll round the 3A up to 5A, and 48ft up to 50ft, and use 10 AWG wire. Navigation lights are critical, so only 3% voltage drop is allowed, so we use the bottom table. Length of run is 10 + 14 + 14 + 10 = 48ft (from the battery to load, and back again) The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) publishes charts with valuable. There is 10ft from the battery to the switch panel, then 14ft of wire from the switch panel to the lights. Deciding on the correct wire size for your lighting project is very important. We’ll round up the 6A, to 10A, and use 14AWG wire. On a livewell a 10% voltage drop is acceptable, so we use the top table. Length of run is 10 + 5 + 5 + 10 = 30ft (from battery to load, and back again) There is 10 feet from the battery to the switch panel, then 5 more feet from the switch panel to the console livewell. Example calculations are below the table. Remember, length of the run is a “round trip”… so from the battery, out to the load and back.

Allowable voltage drop – measured in % loss of voltageĪBYC says that non-critical loads like a livewell, or courtesy lights should have mo more than a 10% voltage drop, while critical loads like a bilge pump or navigation lights should have no more than a 3% voltage drop.

Total length of the run – measured in feet as a “round trip”.

Current draw of the device – measured in Amps.There are three factors when choosing the right wire gauge: 105° C Insulation – High insulation rating allows the more current capacity for each wire size.Stranded – Fine, type III stranding in our wire make it more flexible, and reduces metal fatigue caused by vibrations common on boats.Tinned – Tinning is a process use to coat the individual strands of copper and greatly increases corrosion resistance.Voltage Rating: 600V (this is normal, even for 12Vdc).All wire is sold as one continuous length. 25ft and 50ft lengths come coiled up, 100ft, and 250ft comes on spools. B&S is another commonly used measure of wire gauge, B&S means. Red (for positive) and Black (for negative) are available, use the drop down menu above to select color and length.

All our Marine wire is genuine UL 1426/UL 1015 rated boat wire. Tinned Marine Wire is made specifically for use in the harsh boating environment.

Marine wire gauge chart