| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 17 Diameter (in) |
0.0453 in |
| Gauge 17 Diameter (mm) |
1.15 mm |
| Gauge 17 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
22.1 turns/in |
| Gauge 17 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
8.7 turns/cm |
| Gauge 17 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
2.05 kcmil |
| Gauge 17 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
1.04 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
16.61 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
5.064 mΩ/ft |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (60°C) |
0 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (75°C) |
0 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (90°C) |
14 A |
| Fusing Current (10 s) |
99.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
316.0 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
1800.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 17 AWG Wire
What does AWG stand for?
AWG stands for American Wire Gauge, a standardized system for measuring wire sizes. The smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire diameter.
How does 17 AWG compare to 16 AWG?
17 AWG wire is smaller than 16 AWG, with a diameter of 1.15 mm compared to 1.291 mm for 16 AWG. It has a lower ampacity (e.g., 14 A at 90°C vs. 18 A for 16 AWG) and higher resistance.
What applications are suitable for 17 AWG wire?
17 AWG wire is typically used for very low-current applications, such as small electronic circuits, hobby projects, or lightweight automotive wiring, with an ampacity of up to 14 A at 90°C.
What happens if the fusing current is exceeded?
If the fusing current is exceeded (e.g., 99 A for 10 seconds in 17 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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