| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 26 Diameter (in) |
0.0159 in |
| Gauge 26 Diameter (mm) |
0.405 mm |
| Gauge 26 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
62.7 turns/in |
| Gauge 26 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
24.7 turns/cm |
| Gauge 26 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
0.254 kcmil |
| Gauge 26 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
0.129 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
133.9 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
40.81 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) |
20.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
39.0 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
218.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 26 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 26 AWG compare to 25 AWG?
26 AWG wire is smaller than 25 AWG, with a diameter of 0.405 mm compared to 0.455 mm for 25 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 26 AWG wire?
26 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., 20 A for 10 seconds in 26 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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