| Property |
Value |
| Gauge 6 Diameter (in) |
0.162 in |
| Gauge 6 Diameter (mm) |
4.115 mm |
| Gauge 6 Turns of Wire (per inch) |
6.17 turns/in |
| Gauge 6 Turns of Wire (per cm) |
2.43 turns/cm |
| Gauge 6 Cross-Sectional Area (kcmil) |
26.3 kcmil |
| Gauge 6 Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) |
13.3 mm² |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/km or mΩ/m) |
1.296 mΩ/m |
| Copper Resistance (Ω/kft or mΩ/ft) |
0.3951 mΩ/ft |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (60°C) |
55 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (75°C) |
65 A |
| NEC Copper Wire Ampacity (90°C) |
75 A |
| Fusing Current (10 s) |
668.0 A |
| Fusing Current (1 s) |
4000.0 A |
| Fusing Current (32 ms) |
23000.0 A |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 6 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 6 AWG compare to 5 AWG?
6 AWG wire is smaller than 5 AWG, with a diameter of 4.115 mm compared to 4.621 mm for 5 AWG. It has the same ampacity (75 A at 90°C) but a smaller cross-sectional area and higher resistance.
What applications are suitable for 6 AWG wire?
6 AWG wire is typically used for medium-current applications, such as lighting circuits, small appliances, or equipment wiring, with an ampacity of up to 75 A at 90°C.
What happens if the fusing current is exceeded?
If the fusing current is exceeded (e.g., 668 A for 10 seconds in 6 AWG), the wire will overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire hazard or circuit failure.
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