Wire Gauge Chart

Wire gauge is a measurement of how large a wire is, either in diameter or cross sectional area. This determines the amount of electric current a wire can safely carry, as well as its electrical resistance and weight per unit of length. Wire gauge is applicable to both electrical and non-electrical wires, being important to electrical wiring and to structural cable. A Wire Gauge Chart may be a helpful reference when you need such measurements. You can download printable PDF version of Wire Gauge Chart templates here for free.