| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 23 Diameter (in) |
0.0226 in |
| Gauge 23 Diameter (mm) |
0.573 mm |
| Gauge 23 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
44.3 turns/in |
| Gauge 23 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
17.4 turns/cm |
| Gauge 23 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
0.509 kcmil |
| Gauge 23 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
0.258 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
66.79 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
20.36 mΩ/ft |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (60°C) |
0 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (75°C) |
0 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (90°C) |
0 A |
| Fusing Current (10 s) |
35.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
79.0 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
440.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 23 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 23 AWG compare to 22 AWG?
23 AWG wire is smaller than 22 AWG, with a diameter of 0.573 mm compared to 0.644 mm for 22 AWG. It has the same ampacity (0 A at 90°C) but a smaller cross-sectional area and higher resistance.
What applications are suitable for 23 AWG wire?
23 AWG wire is typically used for extremely low-current applications, such as fine electronics, hobby projects, or small signal wiring, due to its limited ampacity.
What happens if the fusing current is exceeded?
If the fusing current is exceeded (e.g., 35 A for 10 seconds in 23 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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