| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 36 Diameter (in) |
0.005 in |
| Gauge 36 Diameter (mm) |
0.127 mm |
| Gauge 36 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
200.0 turns/in |
| Gauge 36 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
78.7 turns/cm |
| Gauge 36 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
0.025 kcmil |
| Gauge 36 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
0.0127 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
1361.0 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
414.8 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) |
4.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
3.9 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
22.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 36 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 36 AWG compare to 35 AWG?
36 AWG wire is smaller than 35 AWG, with a diameter of 0.127 mm compared to 0.153 mm for 35 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 36 AWG wire?
36 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., 4 A for 10 seconds in 36 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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