The table below lists different wire gauge standards, from the 1920's. The table compares the Brown and Sharpe's, London, Birmingham, Roebling and New British standard. Table shows wire gauge vs wire size. Back to the main AWG page
Aluminum wire properties are listed under on the Aluminum electrical Wire page
Manufacturers listing for Electrical Wire and Cable
Also see the Wire Insulation Color Code page;
Color
coding of wire insulation based on application.
Determine cable length vs. voltage drop. Determine cable length vs. Heat increase.
Technical Key words: American Wire Gage, AWG, Bare copper wire, Ampacity, Fusing, Brown and Sharpe (B&S), Electrical Wire Sizing, Cable, Wiring, Heating, Electrical Code, Length, NEC, National Electrical Code.
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