| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 32 Diameter (in) |
0.00795 in |
| Gauge 32 Diameter (mm) |
0.202 mm |
| Gauge 32 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
126.0 turns/in |
| Gauge 32 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
49.5 turns/cm |
| Gauge 32 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
0.0632 kcmil |
| Gauge 32 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
0.032 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
538.3 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
164.1 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) |
7.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
10.0 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
54.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 32 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 32 AWG compare to 31 AWG?
32 AWG wire is smaller than 31 AWG, with a diameter of 0.202 mm compared to 0.227 mm for 31 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 32 AWG wire?
32 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., 7 A for 10 seconds in 32 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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