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Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Guy & Messenger Wire

Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

Used for transmission and utility structural support applications including guy strand and messenger wire installations. Designed to provide high tensile strength and mechanical reinforcement for pole stabilization and aerial cable support systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.

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Physical Data

ACS Guy & Messenger Wire
Designation	Construction Nos. (in.)	AWG (equiv.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Cross Section (in²)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight lb./1000 ft.
4 MG3	3/0.102	3/10	0.220	0.0245	4,500	70.61
5 MG3	3/0.114	3/9	0.247	0.0306	5,600	88.18
6 MG	7/0.081	7/12	0.242	0.0361	6,300	104.1
6.6 MG	7/0.083		0.249	0.0379	6,600	109.3
7 MG3	3/0.128	3/8	0.277	0.0386	7,100	111.2
8 MG	7/0.091	7/11	0.272	0.0455	8,000	131.4
5/16 IN. MG3	3/0.141	3/7	5/16	0.0495	8,400	142.7
10 MG	7/0.102	7/10	0.306	0.0572	10,000	165.1
5/16 IN. MG	7/0.104		5/16	0.0595	10,400	171.6
11.5 MG	7/0.110		0.330	0.0665	11,600	192.0
12.5 MG	7/0.114	7/9	0.343	0.0714	12,500	206.2
3/8 IN. MG	7/0.121			0.0792	13,800	228.4
14 MG	7/0.121		0.363	0.0805	14,100	232.2
16 MG	7/0.128	7/8	0.386	0.0901	16,000	260.0
18 MG	7/0.139		0.417	0.1062	18,000	306.6
7/16 IN. MG	7/0.145	7/7	7/16	0.1156	18,700	333.6
20 MG	7/0.148		0.444	0.1204	20,000	347.5
1/2 IN. MG	7/0.165		1/2	0.1497	22,900	432.0
25 MG	7/0.173		0.519	0.1645	25,000	474.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Shield Wire

Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and distributed grounding critical to the safe operation of transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.

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Physical Data

ACS Shield Wire
Size Nos/AWG	Individual Wire Diameter (in.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight (lb./1000 ft.)	Resistance at 20°C (Ω/1000 ft.)	(C mils.)	Cross Section
Size Nos/AWG	Individual Wire Diameter (in.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight (lb./1000 ft.)	Resistance at 20°C (Ω/1000 ft.)	(C mils.)	(in²)
37/5	0.1819	1.27	142,800	2,802	0.04247	1,225,000	0.9619
37/6	0.162	1.13	120,200	2,222	0.05356	971,300	0.7629
37/7	0.1443	1.01	100,700	1,762	0.06754	770,300	0.605
37/8	0.1285	0.899	84,200	1,398	0.08516	610,900	0.4798
37/9	0.1144	0.801	66,700	1,108	0.1074	484,400	0.3805
37/10	0.1019	0.713	52,950	879	0.1354	384,200	0.3017
19/5	0.1819	0.91	73,350	1,430	0.08224	628,900	0.494
19/6	0.162	0.81	61,700	1,134	0.1037	498,800	0.3917
19/7	0.1443	0.721	51,730	889.5	0.1308	395,500	0.3107
19/8	0.1285	0.642	43,240	713.5	0.1649	313,700	0.2464
19/9	0.1144	0.572	34,290	565.8	0.2079	248,800	0.1954
19/10	0.1019	0.509	27,190	448.7	0.2622	197,300	0.1549
7/5	0.1819	0.546	27,030	524.9	0.2264	231,700	0.182
7/6	0.162	0.486	22,730	416.3	0.2803	183,800	0.1443
7/7	0.1443	0.433	19,060	330	0.3535	145,700	0.1145
7/8	0.1285	0.385	15,930	261.8	0.4458	115,600	0.09077
7/9	0.1144	0.343	12,630	207.6	0.5621	91,650	0.07198
7/10	0.1019	0.306	10,020	164.7	0.7088	72,680	0.05708
7/11	0.0907	0.272	7,945	130.6	0.8938	57,590	0.04523
7/12	0.0808	0.242	6,301	103.6	1.127	45,710	0.0359
3/5	0.1819	0.392	12,230	224.5	0.5177	99,310	0.078
3/6	0.162	0.349	10,280	178.1	0.6528	78,750	0.06185
3/7	0.1443	0.311	8,621	141.2	0.8232	62,450	0.04905
3/8	0.1285	0.277	7,206	112	1.038	49,530	0.0389
3/9	0.1144	0.247	5,715	88.81	1.309	39,280	0.03085
3/10	0.1019	0.22	4,532	70.43	1.651	31,150	0.02446
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

AWAC (AS/AC)

Aluminum Conductor, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced, Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors – Composite

Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead phase conductors where increased span length and mechanical strength are required. Commonly specified to improve conductor clearances and structural performance in transmission and distribution systems. Also utilized as neutral messengers for spacer cable systems and in certain ground or shield wire and self-supporting cable applications. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.

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Physical Data

AWAC (AS/AC) Wire
`No. 4 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 4-6/1	0.245	6- .0187	1- .0817	1783	52.4	276.7	0.0367
No. 4-5/2	0.261	5- .0871	2- .0817	2830	69.7	368	0.0417
No. 4-4/3	0.281	4- .0937	3- .0937	4305	92.4	487.9	0.0438
No. 4-3/4	0.307	3- .1022	4- .1022	6325	123.7	652.1	0.0574
No. 4-2/5	0.34	2- .1133	5- .1133	9314	169.4	894.4	0.0706
`No. 3 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 3-6/1	0.275	6- .0918	1- .0918	2228	66.1	349	0.0463
No. 3-5/2	0.293	5- .0978	2- .0978	3551	87.8	463.7	0.0526
No. 3-4/3	0.316	4- .1053	3- .1053	5397	116.5	615.1	0.0609
No. 3-3/4	0.344	3- .1147	4- .1147	7966	155.9	823.2	0.0723
No. 3-2/5	0.382	2- .1273	5- .1273	11730	213.5	1127	0.089
`No. 2 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 2-6/1	0.309	6- .1030	1- .1030	2760	83.3	439.8	0.0584
No. 2-5/2	0.33	5- .1099	2- .1099	4336	110.8	585	0.0663
No. 2-4/3	0.355	4- .1182	3- .1182	6785	146.9	775.6	0.0768
No. 2-3/4	0.386	3- .1288	4- .1288	9793	196.6	1038	0.0912
No. 2-2/5	0.429	2- .1429	5- .1429	14060	269.3	1422	0.1123
`No. 1 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 1-6/1	0.347	6- .1157	1- .1157	3450	105.1	554.9	0.0736
No. 1-5/2	0.37	5- .1234	2- .1234	5539	139.7	737.6	0.0837
No. 1-4/3	0.398	4- .1327	3- .1327	8344	185.3	978.4	0.0969
No. 1-3/4	0.434	3- .1446	4- .1446	11740	247.9	1309	0.115
No. 1-2/5	0.482	2- .1605	5- .1605	16800	339.6	1793	0.1416
`No. 1/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 1/0-6/1	0.39	6- .1300	1- .1300	4246	132.6	700.1	0.0929
No. 1/0-5/2	0.416	5- .1385	2- .1385	6712	176.1	929.8	0.1055
No. 1/0-4/3	0.447	4- .1490	3- .1490	10020	233.5	1233	0.1221
No. 1/0-3/4	0.487	3- .1624	4- .1624	14000	312.6	1651	0.145
No. 1/0-2/5	0.541	2- .1802	5- .1802	20030	428	2260	0.1785
`No. 2/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 2/0-6/1	0.438	6- .1459	1- .1459	5135	167.1	882.3	0.1171
No. 2/0-5/2	0.467	5- .1556	2- .1556	8040	221.1	1173	0.133
No. 2/0-4/3	0.502	4- .1674	3- .1674	12000	294.6	1555	0.1541
No. 2/0-3/4	0.547	3- .1824	4- .1824	16750	394.3	2082	0.1829
`No. 3/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 3/0-6/1	0.492	6- .1639	1- .1639	6305	210.7	1112	0.1476
No. 3/0-5/2	0.524	5- .1747	2- .1747	9705	280.6	1482	0.1677
No. 3/0-4/3	0.564	4- .1880	3- .1880	14380	371.4	1961	0.1942
`No. 4/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 4/0-6/1	0.552	6- .1840	1- .1840	7685	265.7	1403	0.1861
No. 4/0-15/4	0.575	15- .1150	4- .1150	10870	305.4	1613	0.1974
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Conductor

Solid (Single End), Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and grounding performance in transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for installations in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Also suitable for grounding systems, counterpoise applications, and formed wire applications such as dead-ends and related hardware assemblies. Availability of size, conductivity class, and mechanical strength varies by specification.

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Physical Data

ACS Single End
Size/AWG	Diameter		Ultimate Tensile Strength		Minimum Breaking Strength		Weight		Resistance at 20°		C mils	Cross Section
Size/AWG	inches	mm	ksi	kg/mm²	lbs.	kg	lbs./1,000 ft.	kg/km	Ω/1,000 ft.	Ω/km	C mils	inches²	mm²
4	0.2043	5.189	155	109	5,081	2,304.6	93.63	139.34	1.222	4.01	41,740	0.033	21.15
	0.188	4.775	160	112.5	4,441	2,014.6	79.29	118	1.443	4.735	35,340	0.028	17.91
5	0.1819	4.62	165	116	4,290	1,945.9	74.25	110.5	1.541	5.056	33,090	0.026	16.77
	0.1729	4.392	170	119.5	3,991	1,810.4	67.09	99.84	1.706	5.598	29,900	0.023	15.15
6	0.162	4.114	175	123	3,608	1,636.6	58.88	87.62	1.943	6.375	26,240	0.021	13.3
	0.1549	3.934	180	126.6	3,392	1,538.8	53.84	80.13	2.126	6.974	24,000	0.019	12.16
7	0.1443	3.665	185	130.1	3,025	1,372.1	46.69	69.48	2.45	8.038	20,820	0.016	10.55
	0.1369	3.477	190	133.6	2,796	1,268.5	42.04	62.57	2.722	8.931	18,740	0.015	9.495
8	0.1285	3.264	195	137.1	2,529	1,147.1	37.03	55.11	3.089	10.135	16,510	0.013	8.367
9	0.1144	2.906	195	137.1	2,005	909.4	29.37	43.71	3.896	12.783	13,090	0.01	6.632
10	0.1019	2.588	195	137.1	1,590	721.2	23.29	34.66	4.912	16.116	10,380	0.008	5.261
11	0.0907	2.304	195	137.1	1,269	571.9	18.47	27.49	6.194	20.322	8,230	0.006	4.168
12	0.0808	2.052	195	137.1	1,000	453.6	14.65	21.8	7.811	25.627	6,530	0.005	3.31
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor

Solid (Single End), AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, 38 AWG – 0 AWG – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding electrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also may be available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering for select sizes.

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Physical Data

CCA Conductor – Single End
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Weight (kg/km)		Maximum DC Resistance (Ω/km)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	CCA 10%	Copper	CCA 10%	Copper
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	0.00812	119.4	319.6	0.159	0.104
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	0.00723	94.66	253.4	0.201	0.131
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	0.00644	75.05	200.9	0.254	0.166
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	0.00574	59.52	159.3	0.32	0.209
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	0.00511	47.21	126.4	0.403	0.264
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	0.00455	37.42	100.2	0.509	0.333
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	0.00405	29.68	79.45	0.641	0.419
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	0.00361	23.55	63.03	0.809	0.528
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	0.00321	18.67	49.99	1.02	0.666
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	0.00286	14.8	39.62	1.286	0.841
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	0.00255	11.74	31.43	1.621	1.06
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	0.00227	9.304	24.9	2.046	1.338
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	0.00202	7.384	19.76	2.579	1.685
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	0.0018	5.863	15.69	3.247	2.123
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	0.0016	4.647	12.44	4.097	2.678
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	0.00143	3.687	9.87	5.163	3.375
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	0.00127	2.919	7.812	6.524	4.264
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	0.00113	2.321	6.212	8.204	5.362
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	0.00101	1.837	4.917	10.37	6.775
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	0.0009	1.458	3.902	13.06	8.538
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	0.0008	1.155	3.092	16.48	10.77
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	0.00072	0.928	2.483	20.52	13.41
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	0.00063	0.727	1.945	26.2	17.13
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	0.00056	0.576	1.542	33.04	21.6
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	0.0005	0.457	1.223	41.67	27.23
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.00045	0.362	0.97	52.54	34.34
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.0004	0.287	0.769	66.25	43.3
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.00035	0.228	0.61	83.54	54.6
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.00032	0.181	0.484	105.35	68.86
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.00028	0.143	0.384	132.8	86.82
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.00025	0.114	0.304	167.5	109.5
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.00022	0.09	0.241	211.2	138.1
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.0002	0.071	0.191	266.4	174.1
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.00018	0.057	0.152	335.9	219.5
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.00016	0.045	0.12	423.5	276.8
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.00014	0.036	0.095	534	349
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.00013	0.028	0.076	673.4	440.2
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.00011	0.022	0.06	849	554.9
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.0001	0.018	0.048	1,071	699.9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Single End
AWG	Diameter		Nominal Break Load (lbf)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		Cross Sectional Area
	Diameter		Low Carbon (LC)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		(cmil)	mm²
	(in)	(mm)	40%	30%	40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
2	0.2576	6.543	2606	2606	186.1	184.1	0.4108	0.5477	66358	33.62
3	0.2294	5.827	2067	2067	147.6	146	0.518	0.6569	52624	26.67
4	0.2043	5.189	1639	1639	117	115.8	0.6532	0.8708	41738	21.15
5	0.1819	4.62	1261	1261	92.8	91.8	0.8239	1.0985	33088	16.77
6	0.162	4.115	1031	1031	73.6	72.8	1.0388	1.3849	26244	13.3
7	0.1443	3.665	818	818	58.4	57.8	1.3092	1.7455	20822	10.55
8	0.1285	3.264	648	648	46.3	45.8	1.651	2.2011	16512	8.37
9	0.1144	2.906	514	514	36.7	36.3	2.083	2.7772	13087	6.63
10	0.1019	2.588	408	408	29.1	28.8	2.6254	3.5003	10384	5.26
12	0.0808	2.052	256	256	18.3	18.1	4.1336	5.511	6529	3.31
13	0.072	1.829	204	204	14.5	14.4	5.2058	6.9405	5184	2.63
14	0.0641	1.628	161	161	11.5	11.4	6.5681	8.7567	4109	2.08
15	0.0571	1.45	128	128	9.1	9	8.2772	11.0353	3260	1.65
16	0.0508	1.29	101	101	7.2	7.2	10.4575	13.9421	2581	1.31
17	0.0453	1.151	63	71	5.8	5.7	13.1509	17.5331	2052	1.04
18	0.0403	1.024	64	64	4.6	4.5	16.6166	22.1536	1624	0.82
19	0.0359	0.912	51	51	3.6	3.6	20.9394	27.9168	1289	0.65
20	0.032	0.813	40	40	2.9	2.8	26.3544	35.1362	1024	0.52
21	0.0285	0.724	32	32	2.3	2.3	33.2249	44.2961	812	0.41
22	0.0253	0.643	25	25	1.8	1.8	42.1611	56.2101	640	0.32
23	0.0226	0.574	20	20	1.4	1.4	52.8368	70.4431	511	0.26
24	0.0201	0.511	16	16	1.1	1.1	66.7977	89.056	404	0.21
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 40% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	4826	6757	9331
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	4273	5804	7781
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	3691	4905	6624
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	3088	4090	5414
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	2640	3435	4548
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	2143	2849	3782
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	1740	2360	3100
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	1460	1952	2539
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	1183	1611	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	967	1326	1795
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	815	1097	1488
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	665	887	1011
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	444	601	849
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	362	497	637
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	298	410	535
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	228	300	424
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	187	247	348
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	155	205	294
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	130	169	232
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	98	133	196
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	82	110	147
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	65	88	125
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	51	69	108
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	41	55	86
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	34	46	73
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.448	0.00126	162.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.355	0.00113	204.6	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.282	0.001	258	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.223	0.00089	325.3	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.177	0.0008	410.3	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.141	0.00071	517.3	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.111	0.00063	652.3	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.088	0.00056	822.4	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.0005	1037	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.056	0.00045	1308	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.0004	1649	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00035	2080	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 40% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	2023	2275
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	1604	1805
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	1272	1431
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	1009	1135
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	800	900
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	635	714
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	503	566
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	399	449
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	316	356
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	253	285
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	201	226
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	160	180
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	127	142
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	100	113
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	79	89
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	63	71
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	50	56
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	40	45
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	32	35
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	25	31
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	20	25
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	16	20
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	12	16
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	10	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	7.8	9.8
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	6.2	7.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 30% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	5148	6998	10055
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	4592	6250	8865
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	3894	5309	7332
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	3288	4411	6055
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	2672	3817	4532
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	2219	3152	3795
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	1840	2600	3150
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	1539	2142	2602
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	1258	1762	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	1027	1446	1736
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	847	1195	1416
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	687	975	1134
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	564	603	900
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	407	507	714
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	312	402	566
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	256	319	449
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	210	252	356
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	171	201	283
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	140	163	224
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	108	129	178
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	88	106	141
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	70	79	154
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	55	63	121
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	47	50	99
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	37	40	79
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.443	0.00088	216.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.352	0.00079	272.8	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.279	0.0007	344	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.221	0.00062	433.7	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.175	0.00056	547	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.139	0.0005	689.7	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00044	869.6	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.087	0.00039	1096	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.069	0.00035	1383	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.055	0.00031	1743	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.00028	2199	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00025	2773	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 30% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	2275	2528
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	1805	2005
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	1431	1590
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	1135	1261
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	900	1000
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	714	793
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	566	629
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	449	499
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	356	396
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	285	317
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	226	251
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	180	200
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	142	158
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	113	125
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	89	99
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	71	79
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	56	63
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	45	50
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	35	39
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	28	34
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	22	27
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	18	22
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	14	17
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	11	14
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	9	11
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	7	9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 21% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	6033	11664
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	5293	9566
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	4551	7989
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	3810	6697
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	3149	5502
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	2622	4551
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	2160	3740
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	1777	3142
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	1447	2586
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	1197	2144
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	1005	1804
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	826	1508
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	578	867
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	475	717
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	400	590
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	307	493
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	251	408
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	206	337
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	171	280
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	129	236
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	108	177
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	86	150
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	68	127
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	96.94	54	101
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	45	84
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.43	0.00038	309.1	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.34	0.00034	389.7	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.27	0.0003	491.4	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.22	0.00027	619.6	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.17	0.00024	781.5	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.14	0.00021	985.3	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00019	1,242	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.09	0.00017	1,567	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.00015	1,976	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.05	0.00013	2,491	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.04	0.00012	3,142	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.03	0.00011	3,961	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 21% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)
0	0.3249	0.08291	105560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	–
1	0.2893	0.06573	83694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	–
2	0.2576	0.05212	66358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	2528
3	0.2294	0.04133	52624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	2005
4	0.2043	0.03278	41738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	1590
5	0.1819	0.02599	33088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	1261
6	0.162	0.02061	26244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	1000
7	0.1443	0.01635	20822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	793
8	0.1285	0.01297	16512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	629
9	0.1144	0.01028	13087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	499
10	0.1019	0.00816	10384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	396
11	0.0907	0.00646	8226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	317
12	0.0808	0.00513	6529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	251
13	0.072	0.00407	5184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	200
14	0.0641	0.00323	4109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	158
15	0.0571	0.00256	3260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	125
16	0.0508	0.00203	2581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	99
17	0.0453	0.00161	2052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	79
18	0.0403	0.00128	1624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	63
19	0.0359	0.00101	1289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	50
20	0.032	0.0008	1024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	39
21	0.0285	0.00064	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	32
22	0.0253	0.0005	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	25
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	76.88	20
24	0.0201	0.00032	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	16
25	0.0179	0.00025	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	10
27	0.0142	0.00016	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 3 Strand, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded
AWG	Diameter		Nominal Break Load (lbf)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		Cross Sectional Area
	(in)	(mm)	Low Carbon (LC)		40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
	(in)	(mm)	40%	30%	40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
19-Strand Cable
19 No. 5	0.91	23.1	22219	22219	1787	1769	0.044	0.0586	628665	318.55
19 No. 6	0.81	20.57	17623	17623	1418	1403	0.0554	0.0739	498636	252.66
19 No. 7	0.722	18.33	13983	13983	1125	1113	0.0699	0.0932	395627	200.47
19 No. 8	0.643	16.32	11088	11088	892	883	0.0881	0.1175	313733	158.97
19 No. 9	0.572	14.53	8788	8788	707	700	0.1112	0.1482	248660	126
19 No. 10	0.51	12.94	6973	6973	561	555	0.1401	0.1868	197289	99.97
`7-Strand Cable`
7 No. 4	0.613	15.57	10326	10326	827	819	0.0942	0.1256	292169	148.04
7 No. 5	0.546	13.86	8186	8186	656	649	0.1189	0.1585	231613	117.36
7 No. 6	0.486	12.34	6493	6493	520	515	0.1499	0.1998	183708	93.09
7 No. 7	0.433	11	5151	5151	413	408	0.1889	0.2519	145757	73.86
7 No. 8	0.386	9.79	4085	4085	327	324	0.2382	0.3176	115586	58.57
7 No. 9	0.343	8.72	3238	3238	259	257	0.3006	0.4007	91612	46.42
7 No. 10	0.306	7.76	2569	2569	206	204	0.3788	0.505	72685	36.83
7 No. 12	0.242	6.16	1615	1615	129	128	0.5964	0.7952	45700	23.16
`3-Strand Cable`
3 No. 4	0.44	11.18	4671	4671	354	350	0.2195	0.2926	125215	63.45
3 No. 5	0.392	9.96	3703	3703	281	278	0.2768	0.3691	99263	50.3
3 No. 6	0.349	8.87	2937	2937	223	220	0.349	0.4653	78732	39.89
3 No. 7	0.311	7.9	2330	2330	177	175	0.4399	0.5865	62467	31.65
3 No. 8	0.277	7.03	1848	1848	140	139	0.5547	0.7396	49537	25.1
3 No. 9	0.247	6.26	1465	1465	111	110	0.6999	0.9331	39262	19.89
3 No. 10	0.22	5.58	1162	1162	88	87	0.8821	1.1761	31151	15.78
3 No. 12	0.174	4.42	731	731	55	55	1.3889	1.8517	19586	9.92
Break load of 7-wire and 19-wire copper-clad steel cables are taken as 90% of the sum of the break loads of the individual wires. Break load of 3-wire copper-clad steel cables are taken as 95% of the sum of the break loads of the individual wires. The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 40% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	4826	6757	9331
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	4273	5804	7781
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	3691	4905	6624
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	3088	4090	5414
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	2640	3435	4548
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	2143	2849	3782
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	1740	2360	3100
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	1460	1952	2539
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	1183	1611	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	967	1326	1795
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	815	1097	1488
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	665	887	1011
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	444	601	849
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	362	497	637
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	298	410	535
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	228	300	424
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	187	247	348
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	155	205	294
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	130	169	232
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	98	133	196
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	82	110	147
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	65	88	125
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	51	69	108
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	41	55	86
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	34	46	73
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.448	0.00126	162.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.355	0.00113	204.6	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.282	0.001	258	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.223	0.00089	325.3	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.177	0.0008	410.3	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.141	0.00071	517.3	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.111	0.00063	652.3	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.088	0.00056	822.4	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.0005	1037	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.056	0.00045	1308	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.0004	1649	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00035	2080	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 40% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	2023	2275
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	1604	1805
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	1272	1431
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	1009	1135
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	800	900
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	635	714
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	503	566
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	399	449
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	316	356
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	253	285
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	201	226
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	160	180
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	127	142
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	100	113
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	79	89
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	63	71
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	50	56
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	40	45
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	32	35
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	25	31
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	20	25
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	16	20
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	12	16
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	10	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	7.8	9.8
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	6.2	7.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 30% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	5148	6998	10055
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	4592	6250	8865
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	3894	5309	7332
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	3288	4411	6055
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	2672	3817	4532
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	2219	3152	3795
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	1840	2600	3150
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	1539	2142	2602
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	1258	1762	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	1027	1446	1736
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	847	1195	1416
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	687	975	1134
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	564	603	900
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	407	507	714
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	312	402	566
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	256	319	449
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	210	252	356
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	171	201	283
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	140	163	224
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	108	129	178
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	88	106	141
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	70	79	154
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	55	63	121
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	47	50	99
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	37	40	79
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.443	0.00088	216.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.352	0.00079	272.8	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.279	0.0007	344	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.221	0.00062	433.7	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.175	0.00056	547	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.139	0.0005	689.7	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00044	869.6	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.087	0.00039	1096	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.069	0.00035	1383	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.055	0.00031	1743	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.00028	2199	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00025	2773	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 30% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	2275	2528
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	1805	2005
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	1431	1590
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	1135	1261
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	900	1000
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	714	793
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	566	629
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	449	499
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	356	396
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	285	317
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	226	251
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	180	200
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	142	158
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	113	125
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	89	99
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	71	79
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	56	63
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	45	50
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	35	39
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	28	34
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	22	27
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	18	22
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	14	17
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	11	14
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	9	11
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	7	9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 21% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	6033	11664
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	5293	9566
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	4551	7989
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	3810	6697
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	3149	5502
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	2622	4551
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	2160	3740
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	1777	3142
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	1447	2586
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	1197	2144
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	1005	1804
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	826	1508
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	578	867
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	475	717
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	400	590
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	307	493
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	251	408
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	206	337
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	171	280
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	129	236
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	108	177
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	86	150
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	68	127
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	96.94	54	101
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	45	84
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.43	0.00038	309.1	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.34	0.00034	389.7	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.27	0.0003	491.4	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.22	0.00027	619.6	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.17	0.00024	781.5	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.14	0.00021	985.3	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00019	1,242	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.09	0.00017	1,567	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.00015	1,976	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.05	0.00013	2,491	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.04	0.00012	3,142	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.03	0.00011	3,961	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 21% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)
0	0.3249	0.08291	105560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	–
1	0.2893	0.06573	83694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	–
2	0.2576	0.05212	66358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	2528
3	0.2294	0.04133	52624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	2005
4	0.2043	0.03278	41738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	1590
5	0.1819	0.02599	33088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	1261
6	0.162	0.02061	26244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	1000
7	0.1443	0.01635	20822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	793
8	0.1285	0.01297	16512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	629
9	0.1144	0.01028	13087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	499
10	0.1019	0.00816	10384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	396
11	0.0907	0.00646	8226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	317
12	0.0808	0.00513	6529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	251
13	0.072	0.00407	5184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	200
14	0.0641	0.00323	4109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	158
15	0.0571	0.00256	3260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	125
16	0.0508	0.00203	2581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	99
17	0.0453	0.00161	2052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	79
18	0.0403	0.00128	1624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	63
19	0.0359	0.00101	1289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	50
20	0.032	0.0008	1024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	39
21	0.0285	0.00064	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	32
22	0.0253	0.0005	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	25
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	76.88	20
24	0.0201	0.00032	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	16
25	0.0179	0.00025	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	10
27	0.0142	0.00016	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 61 Strand & 19 Strand – Composite

Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ product line.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded
Construction	Single End Diameter	Number of Strands	Integral Cross-Section	Overall Diameter	Linear Weight	Break Load	Resistance	Short Circuit Withstand Current
Construction	(in)	Number of Strands	(kcmil)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(lbf)	(Ω/kft)	(kA/0.5s)
#2 Cu Equivalent	0.0700	19	93	0.35	264.7	3,619	0.294	14
	0.0890	19	150	0.45	427.9	5,851	0.182	22
2/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0985	19	184	0.49	524.1	7,167	0.148	28
4/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0689	61	290	0.62	828.2	11,258	0.095	44
250 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0752	61	345	0.68	986.6	13,411	0.080	52
350 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0890	61	483	0.80	1381.9	18,785	0.057	73
500 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.1045	61	667	0.94	1905.1	25,897	0.042	101
The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Tinned Finish, 19 Strand & 61 Strand including 1 Green Jacketed Indicator Strand – Composite

Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure with an integrated indicator conductor for locating and identification. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ – Indicator product line.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded with Green Indicator Wire
Construction	Single End Diameter	Number of Strands	Integral Cross-Section	Overall Diameter	Linear Weight	Break Load	Resistance	Short Circuit Withstand Current
Construction	(in)	Number of Strands	(kcmil)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(lbf)	(Ω/kft)	(kA/0.5s)
#2 Cu Equivalent	0.07	19	93	0.35	264.7	3,619	0.294	14
	0.089	19	150	0.45	427.9	5,851	0.182	22
2/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0985	19	184	0.49	524.1	7,167	0.148	28
4/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0689	61	290	0.62	828.2	11,258	0.095	44
250 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0752	61	345	0.68	986.6	13,411	0.080	52
350 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.089	61	483	0.80	1381.9	18,785	0.057	73
500 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.1045	61	667	0.94	1905.1	25,897	0.042	101
The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand & 3 Strand – Composite

Used for guy wire (guy strand) and messenger wire (messenger strand) applications in utility, communications, and infrastructure installations where mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life are required. Suitable for applications requiring electrical continuity, bonding, or grounding compatibility where permitted by applicable codes and standards. Available from Copperweld®.

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Physical Data

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands
Designation	Nom. Diameter of Strand	Number and Diameter of Individual Wires	Rated Strength	Weight
Designation	(in)	( in)	(lbs)	(lbs/kft)
2.2M	0.164	3 x 0.076	2,200	49
4M	0.209	3 x 0.097	4,000	79
6M3	0.258	3 x 0.120	6,000	121
6M	0.237	7 x 0.076	6000	122
8M	0.276	7 x 0.092	8,000	166
10M	0.303	7 x 0.101	10,000	200
12.5M	0.345	7 x 0.115	12,500	259
14M	0.36	7 x 0.120	14,000	283
16M	0.386	7 x 0.128	16,000	324
18M	0.414	7 x .0138	18,000	374
20M	0.438	7 x 0.146	20,000	418
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)/Bare Copper (Cu) Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conducters

Grade 40 Steel Core with Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding Conductor & Bare Copper Conductor – Composite

Used in overhead transmission and distribution systems where predictable electrical performance is required. These composite stranded conductors are applied in line and grounding configurations to evaluate resistance, inductive and capacitive reactance, geometric mean radius, and ampacity at 60 hertz. Commonly referenced for conductor selection, system modeling, and spacing analysis in utility and infrastructure applications. Available from Copperweld®.

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Electrical Data

CCS/Bare Copper Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
Conductor	Resistance-Ohms per Conductor per Mile*				Reactance per Conductor per Mile (One Foot Spacing)		Geometric Mean Radius at 60 Hz	Approx. Ampacity** at 60 Hz
	r_{a} at 25°C (77°F) Small Currents		r_{a} at 50°C (122°F) Current-Approx. 75% of Ampacity		x_{a} Inductive (Ω at 60 Hz)	x’a Capacitive (Ω at 60 Hz)	(Feet)	(Amps)
	D.C.	60 Hz	D.C.	60 Hz	x_{a} Inductive (Ω at 60 Hz)	x’a Capacitive (Ω at 60 Hz)	(Feet)	(Amps)
350 E	0.1658	0.1812	0.1812	0.204	0.463	0.1014	0.022	660
350 EK	0.1658	0.1705	0.1812	0.1882	0.45	0.1034	0.0245	680
300 E	0.1934	0.209	0.211	0.235	0.473	0.1037	0.0204	600
300 EK	0.1934	0.1981	0.211	0.219	0.46	0.1057	0.0227	610
250 E	0.232	0.248	0.254	0.279	0.484	0.1064	0.01859	540
250 EK	0.232	0.237	0.254	0.261	0.471	0.1084	0.0207	540
4/0 E	0.274	0.29	0.3	0.326	0.493	0.1088	0.01711	480
4/0 G	0.273	0.298	0.299	0.342	0.517	0.1103	0.01409	460
4/0 EK	0.274	0.279	0.3	0.308	0.481	0.1109	0.01903	490
4/0 F	0.273	0.287	0.299	0.322	0.505	0.112	0.01558	470
3/0E	0.346	0.361	0.378	0.407	0.508	0.1123	0.01521	420
3/0 J	0.344	0.372	0.377	0.428	0.541	0.1118	0.01156	410
3/0 G	0.344	0.369	0.377	0.423	0.531	0.1137	0.01254	400
3/0 EK	0.346	0.351	0.378	0.386	0.495	0.1143	0.01697	420
3/0 F	0.344	0.358	0.377	0.401	0.519	0.1155	0.01388	410
2/0 K	0.434	0.466	0.475	0.535	0.57	0.1129	0.00912	360
2/0 J	0.434	0.462	0.475	0.53	0.555	0.1152	0.01029	350
2/0 G	0.434	0.459	0.475	0.525	0.545	0.1171	0.01119	350
2/0 F	0.434	0.448	0.475	0.501	0.533	0.1189	0.01235	350
1/0 K	0.548	0.579	0.599	0.664	0.584	0.1164	0.00812	310
1/0 J	0.548	0.576	0.599	0.659	0.569	0.1186	0.00917	310
1/0 G	0.548	0.573	0.599	0.654	0.559	0.1206	0.00996	310
1/0 F	0.548	0.562	0.599	0.627	0.547	0.1224	0.01099	310
1 N	0.691	0.726	0.755	0.832	0.614	0.1171	0.00638	280
1 K	0.691	0.722	0.755	0.825	0.598	0.1198	0.00723	270
1 J	0.691	0.719	0.755	0.82	0.583	0.1221	0.00817	270
1 G	0.691	0.716	0.755	0.815	0.573	0.124	0.00887	260
1 F	0.691	0.705	0.755	0.786	0.561	0.1258	0.0098	270
2P	0.871	0.909	0.952	1.04	0.643	0.1172	0.00501	250
2N	0.871	0.906	0.952	1.035	0.627	0.1205	0.00568	240
2K	0.871	0.902	0.952	1.028	0.612	0.1232	0.00644	240
2J	0.871	0.899	0.952	1.022	0.598	0.1255	0.00727	230
2A	0.869	0.882	0.95	0.979	0.592	0.1241	0.00763	240
2G	0.871	0.896	0.952	1.016	0.587	0.1275	0.0079	230
2F	0.871	0.885	0.952	0.985	0.575	0.1292	0.00873	230
3P	1.098	1.136	1.2	1.296	0.657	0.1207	0.00445	220
3N	1.098	1.133	1.2	1.289	0.641	0.1239	0.00506	210
3K	1.098	1.129	1.2	1.281	0.626	0.1266	0.00574	210
3J	1.098	1.126	1.2	1.275	0.611	0.1289	0.00648	200
3A	1.096	1.109	1.198	1.229	0.606	0.1275	0.00679	210
4P	1.385	1.423	1.514	1.616	0.671	0.1241	0.00397	190
4N	1.385	1.42	1.514	1.61	0.655	0.1274	0.00451	180
4D	1.382	1.399	1.511	1.542	0.628	0.1256	0.00566	190
4A	1.382	1.395	1.511	1.545	0.62	0.131	0.00604	180
5P	1.747	1.785	1.909	2.02	0.685	0.1275	0.00353	160
5D	1.742	1.759	1.905	1.939	0.642	0.129	0.00504	160
5A	1.742	1.755	1.905	1.941	0.634	0.1345	0.00538	160
6D	2.2	2.22	2.4	2.44	0.656	0.1325	0.00449	140
6A	0.871	0.909	0.952	1.04	0.643	0.1172	0.00501	250
6C	0.871	0.906	0.952	1.035	0.627	0.1205	0.00568	240
7D	0.871	0.902	0.952	1.028	0.612	0.1232	0.00644	240
7A	0.871	0.899	0.952	1.022	0.598	0.1255	0.00727	230
8D	0.869	0.882	0.95	0.979	0.592	0.1241	0.00763	240
8A	0.871	0.896	0.952	1.017	0.587	0.1275	0.0079	230
8C	0.871	0.885	0.952	0.985	0.575	0.1292	0.00873	230
9½D	1.098	1.136	1.2	1.296	0.657	0.1207	0.00445	220
Resistance at 75ºC total temperature, based on ambient of 25ºC plus 50ºC rise due to heating effect of current. The approximate magnitude of current necessary to produce the 50ºC rise is 75% of the “Approximate Ampacity at 60 Hertz.” *Based on a conductor temperature of 125ºC and an ambient of 25ºC. A 2 ft/s wind speed and Emissivity = 0.5. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor Photovoltaic (PV) Cable

Concentric Lay Stranded, AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Min. 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, XLPE Insulation, Direct Burial, 90° Wet or Dry, Sunlight Resistant, FV-1, Gasoline & Oil Resistant II, 2kV-Rated – Composite

Used as photovoltaic inter-panel, string, and homerun power conductors in solar power systems requiring voltage ratings up to 2,000V DC. Suitable for use in both grounded interconnection and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems, including PV source and output circuits exposed to outdoor environmental conditions Also available in red or white insulation/cover. Available from Copperweld® under the Sunray™ product line.

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Physical Data

CCA Conductor -Concentric Lay Stranded Photovoltaic (PV) Cable
AWG	Number of Strands	Insulation Thickness	Overall Diameter	Weight	Ampacity*	DC Resistance @ 20°C
AWG	Number of Strands	(mils)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(amps)	(Ω/kft)
#10	7	75	0.266	33.66	35	1.56
#8	7	85	0.316	48.69	45	0.982
#6	7	85	0.354	64.58	55	0.6176
*The allowable ampacity of insulated conductor up to and including 2,000 volt, 90° C, not more than three current carrying conductors in a raceway, cable or earth, based on ambient temperature of 30° C. In 240.4 (D) article of NEC, it is established that the overcurrent protection shall not exceed 25 Amperes for 10 AWG. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor High-Voltage Flexible Stinger Wire

Solid (Single End) or Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 1 Solid or 7 Strand, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Insulation/Cover with UV Protection – Composite

Used as riser wire for cutouts and pole-top transformers, providing connections between primary phase conductors and equipment bushings, and for use as covered ground wire in distribution circuits. Available from Copperweld® under the Stingray™ product line.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Stinger Wire – Single End or Concentric Lay Stranded
Construction	Number of Strands	Max. Ampacity*	Break Load	Overall Diameter	Insulation Thickness	Linear Weight
Construction	Number of Strands	(amps)	(lbf)	(in)	(in)	(lb/ft)
#6 Cu-Clad Steel Equivalent	1	90	1,035	0.382	0.11	0.112
#6 Cu Equivalent	7	135	1,115	0.412	0.11	0.126
#4 Cu Equivalent	7	195	2,013	0.558	0.15	0.232
#2 Cu Equivalent	7	245	2,826	0.606	0.15	0.3
*The maximum rated ampacity listed is for short durations only. The recommended maximum continuous ampacity load is 65% of the rating shown. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand, Camouflage Finish, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 19 Strand, PVC Cover, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.

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Utility Steel Strand

Guy, Static & Messenger Wire, Galvanized or Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy Coated, 3 Strand, 7 Strand & 19 Strand – Steel

Commonly referred to as galvanized guy wire, it’s used for structural support and stabilization in electric utility and communications infrastructure including, pole guying, overhead static and ground wire applications, and messenger cable support. It provides high tensile strength and long-term corrosion resistance in outdoor environments. Galvanized (zinc-coated) strand is for reliable performance in standard utility installations, while zinc-5% aluminum alloy coated strand offers enhanced corrosion protection for coastal, industrial, and extended design-life applications. Designed to anchor and stabilize poles and towers, support aerial cable systems, and provide dependable grounding continuity where uninterrupted mechanical and electrical performance is required. Stocked primarily in extra high strength (EHS) grade. Other grades available upon request.

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Physical Data

Utility Steel Strand
Galvanized Steel Strand				Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs)					Minimum Weight of Coating (oz./sq.ft.)
Strand Diameter (in)	Coated Diameter(in)	Wires Per Strand	Strand Weight (lb/kft)	Utilities Grade	Common Grade	Siemens-Martin® Grade	High Strength Grade	Extra High Strength Grade	Class A	Class B	Class C
1/4	.120	3	117	3150	1860	3040	4730	6740	.85	1.70	2.55
1/4	.120	3	117	4500					.85	1.70	2.55
5/16	.145	3	171	6500	2490	4090	6350	9100	.90	1.80	2.70
3/8	.165	3	220	8500	3330	5560	8360	11800	.90	1.80	2.70
3/16	.062	7	73		1150	1900	2850	3990	.5	1.0	1.5
3/16	.065	7	801	2400					.5	1.0	1.5
7/32	.072	7	98		1540	2560	3850	5400	.5	1.0	1.5
1/4	.080	7	121		1900	3150	4750	6650	.6	1.2	1.8
9/32	.093	7	164	4600	2570	4250	6400	8950	.7	1.4	2.1
5/16	.104	7	205		3200	5350	8000	11200	.8	1.6	2.4
5/16	.109	7	225	6000					.8	1.6	2.4
3/8	.120	7	273	11500	4250	6950	10800	15400	.85	1.7	2.55
7/16	.145	7	399	18000	5700	9350	14500	20800	.9	1.8	2.7
1/2	.165	7	517	2500	7400	12100	18800	26900	.9	1.8	2.7
9/16	.188	7	671		9600	15700	24500	35000	1.0	2.0	3.0
5/8	.207	7	813		11600	19100	29600	42400	1.0	2.0	3.0
1/2	.100	19	504		7620	12700	19100	26700	.7	1.4	2.1
9/16	.113	19	637		9640	16100	24100	33700	.8	1.6	2.4
5/8	.125	19	796		11000	18100	28100	40200	.85	1.7	2.55
3/4	.150	19	1155		16000	26200	40800	58300	.9	1.8	2.7
7/8	.177	19	1581		21900	35900	55800	79700	.9	1.8	2.7
1	.200	19	2073		28700	47000	73200	104500	1.0	2.0	3.0
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

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Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Guy & Messenger Wire

Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

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Physical Data

ACS Guy & Messenger Wire
Designation	Construction Nos. (in.)	AWG (equiv.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Cross Section (in²)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight lb./1000 ft.
4 MG3	3/0.102	3/10	0.220	0.0245	4,500	70.61
5 MG3	3/0.114	3/9	0.247	0.0306	5,600	88.18
6 MG	7/0.081	7/12	0.242	0.0361	6,300	104.1
6.6 MG	7/0.083		0.249	0.0379	6,600	109.3
7 MG3	3/0.128	3/8	0.277	0.0386	7,100	111.2
8 MG	7/0.091	7/11	0.272	0.0455	8,000	131.4
5/16 IN. MG3	3/0.141	3/7	5/16	0.0495	8,400	142.7
10 MG	7/0.102	7/10	0.306	0.0572	10,000	165.1
5/16 IN. MG	7/0.104		5/16	0.0595	10,400	171.6
11.5 MG	7/0.110		0.330	0.0665	11,600	192.0
12.5 MG	7/0.114	7/9	0.343	0.0714	12,500	206.2
3/8 IN. MG	7/0.121			0.0792	13,800	228.4
14 MG	7/0.121		0.363	0.0805	14,100	232.2
16 MG	7/0.128	7/8	0.386	0.0901	16,000	260.0
18 MG	7/0.139		0.417	0.1062	18,000	306.6
7/16 IN. MG	7/0.145	7/7	7/16	0.1156	18,700	333.6
20 MG	7/0.148		0.444	0.1204	20,000	347.5
1/2 IN. MG	7/0.165		1/2	0.1497	22,900	432.0
25 MG	7/0.173		0.519	0.1645	25,000	474.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Shield Wire

Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

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Physical Data

ACS Shield Wire
Size Nos/AWG	Individual Wire Diameter (in.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight (lb./1000 ft.)	Resistance at 20°C (Ω/1000 ft.)	(C mils.)	Cross Section
Size Nos/AWG	Individual Wire Diameter (in.)	Stranded Diameter (in.)	Breaking Load (lb.)	Weight (lb./1000 ft.)	Resistance at 20°C (Ω/1000 ft.)	(C mils.)	(in²)
37/5	0.1819	1.27	142,800	2,802	0.04247	1,225,000	0.9619
37/6	0.162	1.13	120,200	2,222	0.05356	971,300	0.7629
37/7	0.1443	1.01	100,700	1,762	0.06754	770,300	0.605
37/8	0.1285	0.899	84,200	1,398	0.08516	610,900	0.4798
37/9	0.1144	0.801	66,700	1,108	0.1074	484,400	0.3805
37/10	0.1019	0.713	52,950	879	0.1354	384,200	0.3017
19/5	0.1819	0.91	73,350	1,430	0.08224	628,900	0.494
19/6	0.162	0.81	61,700	1,134	0.1037	498,800	0.3917
19/7	0.1443	0.721	51,730	889.5	0.1308	395,500	0.3107
19/8	0.1285	0.642	43,240	713.5	0.1649	313,700	0.2464
19/9	0.1144	0.572	34,290	565.8	0.2079	248,800	0.1954
19/10	0.1019	0.509	27,190	448.7	0.2622	197,300	0.1549
7/5	0.1819	0.546	27,030	524.9	0.2264	231,700	0.182
7/6	0.162	0.486	22,730	416.3	0.2803	183,800	0.1443
7/7	0.1443	0.433	19,060	330	0.3535	145,700	0.1145
7/8	0.1285	0.385	15,930	261.8	0.4458	115,600	0.09077
7/9	0.1144	0.343	12,630	207.6	0.5621	91,650	0.07198
7/10	0.1019	0.306	10,020	164.7	0.7088	72,680	0.05708
7/11	0.0907	0.272	7,945	130.6	0.8938	57,590	0.04523
7/12	0.0808	0.242	6,301	103.6	1.127	45,710	0.0359
3/5	0.1819	0.392	12,230	224.5	0.5177	99,310	0.078
3/6	0.162	0.349	10,280	178.1	0.6528	78,750	0.06185
3/7	0.1443	0.311	8,621	141.2	0.8232	62,450	0.04905
3/8	0.1285	0.277	7,206	112	1.038	49,530	0.0389
3/9	0.1144	0.247	5,715	88.81	1.309	39,280	0.03085
3/10	0.1019	0.22	4,532	70.43	1.651	31,150	0.02446
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

AWAC (AS/AC)

Aluminum Conductor, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced, Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors – Composite

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Physical Data

AWAC (AS/AC) Wire
`No. 4 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 4-6/1	0.245	6- .0187	1- .0817	1783	52.4	276.7	0.0367
No. 4-5/2	0.261	5- .0871	2- .0817	2830	69.7	368	0.0417
No. 4-4/3	0.281	4- .0937	3- .0937	4305	92.4	487.9	0.0438
No. 4-3/4	0.307	3- .1022	4- .1022	6325	123.7	652.1	0.0574
No. 4-2/5	0.34	2- .1133	5- .1133	9314	169.4	894.4	0.0706
`No. 3 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 3-6/1	0.275	6- .0918	1- .0918	2228	66.1	349	0.0463
No. 3-5/2	0.293	5- .0978	2- .0978	3551	87.8	463.7	0.0526
No. 3-4/3	0.316	4- .1053	3- .1053	5397	116.5	615.1	0.0609
No. 3-3/4	0.344	3- .1147	4- .1147	7966	155.9	823.2	0.0723
No. 3-2/5	0.382	2- .1273	5- .1273	11730	213.5	1127	0.089
`No. 2 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 2-6/1	0.309	6- .1030	1- .1030	2760	83.3	439.8	0.0584
No. 2-5/2	0.33	5- .1099	2- .1099	4336	110.8	585	0.0663
No. 2-4/3	0.355	4- .1182	3- .1182	6785	146.9	775.6	0.0768
No. 2-3/4	0.386	3- .1288	4- .1288	9793	196.6	1038	0.0912
No. 2-2/5	0.429	2- .1429	5- .1429	14060	269.3	1422	0.1123
`No. 1 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 1-6/1	0.347	6- .1157	1- .1157	3450	105.1	554.9	0.0736
No. 1-5/2	0.37	5- .1234	2- .1234	5539	139.7	737.6	0.0837
No. 1-4/3	0.398	4- .1327	3- .1327	8344	185.3	978.4	0.0969
No. 1-3/4	0.434	3- .1446	4- .1446	11740	247.9	1309	0.115
No. 1-2/5	0.482	2- .1605	5- .1605	16800	339.6	1793	0.1416
`No. 1/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 1/0-6/1	0.39	6- .1300	1- .1300	4246	132.6	700.1	0.0929
No. 1/0-5/2	0.416	5- .1385	2- .1385	6712	176.1	929.8	0.1055
No. 1/0-4/3	0.447	4- .1490	3- .1490	10020	233.5	1233	0.1221
No. 1/0-3/4	0.487	3- .1624	4- .1624	14000	312.6	1651	0.145
No. 1/0-2/5	0.541	2- .1802	5- .1802	20030	428	2260	0.1785
`No. 2/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 2/0-6/1	0.438	6- .1459	1- .1459	5135	167.1	882.3	0.1171
No. 2/0-5/2	0.467	5- .1556	2- .1556	8040	221.1	1173	0.133
No. 2/0-4/3	0.502	4- .1674	3- .1674	12000	294.6	1555	0.1541
No. 2/0-3/4	0.547	3- .1824	4- .1824	16750	394.3	2082	0.1829
`No. 3/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 3/0-6/1	0.492	6- .1639	1- .1639	6305	210.7	1112	0.1476
No. 3/0-5/2	0.524	5- .1747	2- .1747	9705	280.6	1482	0.1677
No. 3/0-4/3	0.564	4- .1880	3- .1880	14380	371.4	1961	0.1942
`No. 4/0 Awg Aluminum Equivalent`
No. 4/0-6/1	0.552	6- .1840	1- .1840	7685	265.7	1403	0.1861
No. 4/0-15/4	0.575	15- .1150	4- .1150	10870	305.4	1613	0.1974
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Conductor

Solid (Single End), Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite

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Physical Data

ACS Single End
Size/AWG	Diameter		Ultimate Tensile Strength		Minimum Breaking Strength		Weight		Resistance at 20°		C mils	Cross Section
Size/AWG	inches	mm	ksi	kg/mm²	lbs.	kg	lbs./1,000 ft.	kg/km	Ω/1,000 ft.	Ω/km	C mils	inches²	mm²
4	0.2043	5.189	155	109	5,081	2,304.6	93.63	139.34	1.222	4.01	41,740	0.033	21.15
	0.188	4.775	160	112.5	4,441	2,014.6	79.29	118	1.443	4.735	35,340	0.028	17.91
5	0.1819	4.62	165	116	4,290	1,945.9	74.25	110.5	1.541	5.056	33,090	0.026	16.77
	0.1729	4.392	170	119.5	3,991	1,810.4	67.09	99.84	1.706	5.598	29,900	0.023	15.15
6	0.162	4.114	175	123	3,608	1,636.6	58.88	87.62	1.943	6.375	26,240	0.021	13.3
	0.1549	3.934	180	126.6	3,392	1,538.8	53.84	80.13	2.126	6.974	24,000	0.019	12.16
7	0.1443	3.665	185	130.1	3,025	1,372.1	46.69	69.48	2.45	8.038	20,820	0.016	10.55
	0.1369	3.477	190	133.6	2,796	1,268.5	42.04	62.57	2.722	8.931	18,740	0.015	9.495
8	0.1285	3.264	195	137.1	2,529	1,147.1	37.03	55.11	3.089	10.135	16,510	0.013	8.367
9	0.1144	2.906	195	137.1	2,005	909.4	29.37	43.71	3.896	12.783	13,090	0.01	6.632
10	0.1019	2.588	195	137.1	1,590	721.2	23.29	34.66	4.912	16.116	10,380	0.008	5.261
11	0.0907	2.304	195	137.1	1,269	571.9	18.47	27.49	6.194	20.322	8,230	0.006	4.168
12	0.0808	2.052	195	137.1	1,000	453.6	14.65	21.8	7.811	25.627	6,530	0.005	3.31
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor

Solid (Single End), AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, 38 AWG – 0 AWG – Composite

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Physical Data

CCA Conductor – Single End
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Weight (kg/km)		Maximum DC Resistance (Ω/km)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	CCA 10%	Copper	CCA 10%	Copper
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	0.00812	119.4	319.6	0.159	0.104
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	0.00723	94.66	253.4	0.201	0.131
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	0.00644	75.05	200.9	0.254	0.166
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	0.00574	59.52	159.3	0.32	0.209
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	0.00511	47.21	126.4	0.403	0.264
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	0.00455	37.42	100.2	0.509	0.333
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	0.00405	29.68	79.45	0.641	0.419
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	0.00361	23.55	63.03	0.809	0.528
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	0.00321	18.67	49.99	1.02	0.666
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	0.00286	14.8	39.62	1.286	0.841
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	0.00255	11.74	31.43	1.621	1.06
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	0.00227	9.304	24.9	2.046	1.338
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	0.00202	7.384	19.76	2.579	1.685
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	0.0018	5.863	15.69	3.247	2.123
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	0.0016	4.647	12.44	4.097	2.678
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	0.00143	3.687	9.87	5.163	3.375
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	0.00127	2.919	7.812	6.524	4.264
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	0.00113	2.321	6.212	8.204	5.362
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	0.00101	1.837	4.917	10.37	6.775
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	0.0009	1.458	3.902	13.06	8.538
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	0.0008	1.155	3.092	16.48	10.77
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	0.00072	0.928	2.483	20.52	13.41
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	0.00063	0.727	1.945	26.2	17.13
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	0.00056	0.576	1.542	33.04	21.6
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	0.0005	0.457	1.223	41.67	27.23
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.00045	0.362	0.97	52.54	34.34
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.0004	0.287	0.769	66.25	43.3
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.00035	0.228	0.61	83.54	54.6
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.00032	0.181	0.484	105.35	68.86
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.00028	0.143	0.384	132.8	86.82
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.00025	0.114	0.304	167.5	109.5
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.00022	0.09	0.241	211.2	138.1
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.0002	0.071	0.191	266.4	174.1
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.00018	0.057	0.152	335.9	219.5
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.00016	0.045	0.12	423.5	276.8
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.00014	0.036	0.095	534	349
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.00013	0.028	0.076	673.4	440.2
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.00011	0.022	0.06	849	554.9
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.0001	0.018	0.048	1,071	699.9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Single End
AWG	Diameter		Nominal Break Load (lbf)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		Cross Sectional Area
	Diameter		Low Carbon (LC)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		(cmil)	mm²
	(in)	(mm)	40%	30%	40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
2	0.2576	6.543	2606	2606	186.1	184.1	0.4108	0.5477	66358	33.62
3	0.2294	5.827	2067	2067	147.6	146	0.518	0.6569	52624	26.67
4	0.2043	5.189	1639	1639	117	115.8	0.6532	0.8708	41738	21.15
5	0.1819	4.62	1261	1261	92.8	91.8	0.8239	1.0985	33088	16.77
6	0.162	4.115	1031	1031	73.6	72.8	1.0388	1.3849	26244	13.3
7	0.1443	3.665	818	818	58.4	57.8	1.3092	1.7455	20822	10.55
8	0.1285	3.264	648	648	46.3	45.8	1.651	2.2011	16512	8.37
9	0.1144	2.906	514	514	36.7	36.3	2.083	2.7772	13087	6.63
10	0.1019	2.588	408	408	29.1	28.8	2.6254	3.5003	10384	5.26
12	0.0808	2.052	256	256	18.3	18.1	4.1336	5.511	6529	3.31
13	0.072	1.829	204	204	14.5	14.4	5.2058	6.9405	5184	2.63
14	0.0641	1.628	161	161	11.5	11.4	6.5681	8.7567	4109	2.08
15	0.0571	1.45	128	128	9.1	9	8.2772	11.0353	3260	1.65
16	0.0508	1.29	101	101	7.2	7.2	10.4575	13.9421	2581	1.31
17	0.0453	1.151	63	71	5.8	5.7	13.1509	17.5331	2052	1.04
18	0.0403	1.024	64	64	4.6	4.5	16.6166	22.1536	1624	0.82
19	0.0359	0.912	51	51	3.6	3.6	20.9394	27.9168	1289	0.65
20	0.032	0.813	40	40	2.9	2.8	26.3544	35.1362	1024	0.52
21	0.0285	0.724	32	32	2.3	2.3	33.2249	44.2961	812	0.41
22	0.0253	0.643	25	25	1.8	1.8	42.1611	56.2101	640	0.32
23	0.0226	0.574	20	20	1.4	1.4	52.8368	70.4431	511	0.26
24	0.0201	0.511	16	16	1.1	1.1	66.7977	89.056	404	0.21
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 40% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	4826	6757	9331
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	4273	5804	7781
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	3691	4905	6624
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	3088	4090	5414
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	2640	3435	4548
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	2143	2849	3782
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	1740	2360	3100
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	1460	1952	2539
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	1183	1611	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	967	1326	1795
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	815	1097	1488
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	665	887	1011
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	444	601	849
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	362	497	637
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	298	410	535
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	228	300	424
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	187	247	348
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	155	205	294
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	130	169	232
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	98	133	196
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	82	110	147
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	65	88	125
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	51	69	108
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	41	55	86
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	34	46	73
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.448	0.00126	162.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.355	0.00113	204.6	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.282	0.001	258	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.223	0.00089	325.3	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.177	0.0008	410.3	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.141	0.00071	517.3	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.111	0.00063	652.3	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.088	0.00056	822.4	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.0005	1037	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.056	0.00045	1308	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.0004	1649	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00035	2080	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 40% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	2023	2275
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	1604	1805
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	1272	1431
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	1009	1135
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	800	900
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	635	714
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	503	566
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	399	449
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	316	356
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	253	285
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	201	226
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	160	180
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	127	142
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	100	113
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	79	89
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	63	71
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	50	56
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	40	45
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	32	35
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	25	31
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	20	25
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	16	20
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	12	16
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	10	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	7.8	9.8
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	6.2	7.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 30% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	5148	6998	10055
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	4592	6250	8865
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	3894	5309	7332
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	3288	4411	6055
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	2672	3817	4532
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	2219	3152	3795
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	1840	2600	3150
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	1539	2142	2602
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	1258	1762	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	1027	1446	1736
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	847	1195	1416
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	687	975	1134
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	564	603	900
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	407	507	714
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	312	402	566
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	256	319	449
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	210	252	356
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	171	201	283
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	140	163	224
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	108	129	178
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	88	106	141
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	70	79	154
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	55	63	121
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	47	50	99
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	37	40	79
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.443	0.00088	216.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.352	0.00079	272.8	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.279	0.0007	344	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.221	0.00062	433.7	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.175	0.00056	547	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.139	0.0005	689.7	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00044	869.6	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.087	0.00039	1096	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.069	0.00035	1383	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.055	0.00031	1743	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.00028	2199	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00025	2773	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 30% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	2275	2528
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	1805	2005
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	1431	1590
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	1135	1261
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	900	1000
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	714	793
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	566	629
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	449	499
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	356	396
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	285	317
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	226	251
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	180	200
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	142	158
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	113	125
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	89	99
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	71	79
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	56	63
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	45	50
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	35	39
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	28	34
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	22	27
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	18	22
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	14	17
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	11	14
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	9	11
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	7	9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 21% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	6033	11664
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	5293	9566
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	4551	7989
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	3810	6697
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	3149	5502
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	2622	4551
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	2160	3740
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	1777	3142
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	1447	2586
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	1197	2144
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	1005	1804
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	826	1508
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	578	867
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	475	717
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	400	590
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	307	493
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	251	408
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	206	337
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	171	280
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	129	236
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	108	177
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	86	150
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	68	127
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	96.94	54	101
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	45	84
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.43	0.00038	309.1	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.34	0.00034	389.7	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.27	0.0003	491.4	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.22	0.00027	619.6	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.17	0.00024	781.5	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.14	0.00021	985.3	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00019	1,242	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.09	0.00017	1,567	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.00015	1,976	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.05	0.00013	2,491	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.04	0.00012	3,142	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.03	0.00011	3,961	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 21% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)
0	0.3249	0.08291	105560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	–
1	0.2893	0.06573	83694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	–
2	0.2576	0.05212	66358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	2528
3	0.2294	0.04133	52624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	2005
4	0.2043	0.03278	41738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	1590
5	0.1819	0.02599	33088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	1261
6	0.162	0.02061	26244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	1000
7	0.1443	0.01635	20822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	793
8	0.1285	0.01297	16512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	629
9	0.1144	0.01028	13087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	499
10	0.1019	0.00816	10384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	396
11	0.0907	0.00646	8226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	317
12	0.0808	0.00513	6529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	251
13	0.072	0.00407	5184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	200
14	0.0641	0.00323	4109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	158
15	0.0571	0.00256	3260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	125
16	0.0508	0.00203	2581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	99
17	0.0453	0.00161	2052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	79
18	0.0403	0.00128	1624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	63
19	0.0359	0.00101	1289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	50
20	0.032	0.0008	1024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	39
21	0.0285	0.00064	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	32
22	0.0253	0.0005	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	25
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	76.88	20
24	0.0201	0.00032	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	16
25	0.0179	0.00025	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	10
27	0.0142	0.00016	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 3 Strand, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded
AWG	Diameter		Nominal Break Load (lbf)		Weight (lb/1000’)		Maximum DC Resistance at 20° C (Ω/1000’)		Cross Sectional Area
	(in)	(mm)	Low Carbon (LC)		40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
	(in)	(mm)	40%	30%	40%	30%	40%	30%	(cmil)	mm²
19-Strand Cable
19 No. 5	0.91	23.1	22219	22219	1787	1769	0.044	0.0586	628665	318.55
19 No. 6	0.81	20.57	17623	17623	1418	1403	0.0554	0.0739	498636	252.66
19 No. 7	0.722	18.33	13983	13983	1125	1113	0.0699	0.0932	395627	200.47
19 No. 8	0.643	16.32	11088	11088	892	883	0.0881	0.1175	313733	158.97
19 No. 9	0.572	14.53	8788	8788	707	700	0.1112	0.1482	248660	126
19 No. 10	0.51	12.94	6973	6973	561	555	0.1401	0.1868	197289	99.97
`7-Strand Cable`
7 No. 4	0.613	15.57	10326	10326	827	819	0.0942	0.1256	292169	148.04
7 No. 5	0.546	13.86	8186	8186	656	649	0.1189	0.1585	231613	117.36
7 No. 6	0.486	12.34	6493	6493	520	515	0.1499	0.1998	183708	93.09
7 No. 7	0.433	11	5151	5151	413	408	0.1889	0.2519	145757	73.86
7 No. 8	0.386	9.79	4085	4085	327	324	0.2382	0.3176	115586	58.57
7 No. 9	0.343	8.72	3238	3238	259	257	0.3006	0.4007	91612	46.42
7 No. 10	0.306	7.76	2569	2569	206	204	0.3788	0.505	72685	36.83
7 No. 12	0.242	6.16	1615	1615	129	128	0.5964	0.7952	45700	23.16
`3-Strand Cable`
3 No. 4	0.44	11.18	4671	4671	354	350	0.2195	0.2926	125215	63.45
3 No. 5	0.392	9.96	3703	3703	281	278	0.2768	0.3691	99263	50.3
3 No. 6	0.349	8.87	2937	2937	223	220	0.349	0.4653	78732	39.89
3 No. 7	0.311	7.9	2330	2330	177	175	0.4399	0.5865	62467	31.65
3 No. 8	0.277	7.03	1848	1848	140	139	0.5547	0.7396	49537	25.1
3 No. 9	0.247	6.26	1465	1465	111	110	0.6999	0.9331	39262	19.89
3 No. 10	0.22	5.58	1162	1162	88	87	0.8821	1.1761	31151	15.78
3 No. 12	0.174	4.42	731	731	55	55	1.3889	1.8517	19586	9.92
Break load of 7-wire and 19-wire copper-clad steel cables are taken as 90% of the sum of the break loads of the individual wires. Break load of 3-wire copper-clad steel cables are taken as 95% of the sum of the break loads of the individual wires. The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 40% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	4826	6757	9331
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	4273	5804	7781
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	3691	4905	6624
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	3088	4090	5414
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	2640	3435	4548
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	2143	2849	3782
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	1740	2360	3100
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	1460	1952	2539
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	1183	1611	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	967	1326	1795
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	815	1097	1488
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	665	887	1011
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	444	601	849
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	362	497	637
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	298	410	535
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	228	300	424
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	187	247	348
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	155	205	294
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	130	169	232
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	98	133	196
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	82	110	147
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	65	88	125
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	51	69	108
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	41	55	86
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	34	46	73
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.448	0.00126	162.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.355	0.00113	204.6	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.282	0.001	258	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.223	0.00089	325.3	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.177	0.0008	410.3	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.141	0.00071	517.3	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.111	0.00063	652.3	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.088	0.00056	822.4	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.0005	1037	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.056	0.00045	1308	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.0004	1649	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00035	2080	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 40% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	296	0.03249	0.246	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	234.7	0.02893	0.31	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	186.1	0.02576	0.391	2023	2275
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	147.6	0.02294	0.493	1604	1805
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	117	0.02043	0.621	1272	1431
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	92.77	0.01819	0.784	1009	1135
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	73.58	0.0162	0.988	800	900
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	58.38	0.01443	1.245	635	714
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	46.3	0.01285	1.57	503	566
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.7	0.01144	1.981	399	449
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	29.11	0.01019	2.497	316	356
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	23.07	0.00907	3.152	253	285
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.31	0.00808	3.972	201	226
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.54	0.0072	5.002	160	180
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.52	0.00641	6.311	127	142
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.142	0.00571	7.953	100	113
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.236	0.00508	10.05	79	89
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.754	0.00453	12.64	63	71
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.554	0.00403	15.97	50	56
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.614	0.00359	20.12	40	45
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.871	0.0032	25.32	32	35
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.277	0.00285	31.92	25	31
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.795	0.00253	40.51	20	25
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.432	0.00226	50.77	16	20
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.133	0.00201	64.18	12	16
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.898	0.00179	80.93	10	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.713	0.00159	102	7.8	9.8
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.565	0.00142	128.7	6.2	7.8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 30% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	5148	6998	10055
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	4592	6250	8865
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	3894	5309	7332
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	3288	4411	6055
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	2672	3817	4532
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	2219	3152	3795
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	1840	2600	3150
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	1539	2142	2602
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	1258	1762	2139
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	1027	1446	1736
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	847	1195	1416
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	687	975	1134
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	564	603	900
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	407	507	714
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	312	402	566
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	256	319	449
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	210	252	356
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	171	201	283
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	140	163	224
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	108	129	178
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	88	106	141
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	70	79	154
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	55	63	121
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	47	50	99
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	37	40	79
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	*	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	*	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	*	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.443	0.00088	216.3	*	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.352	0.00079	272.8	*	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.279	0.0007	344	*	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.221	0.00062	433.7	*	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.175	0.00056	547	*	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.139	0.0005	689.7	*	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00044	869.6	*	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.087	0.00039	1096	*	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.069	0.00035	1383	*	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.055	0.00031	1743	*	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.044	0.00028	2199	*	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.035	0.00025	2773	*	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 30% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	High Strength (HS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105560	292.9	0.02274	0.327	–	–
1	0.2893	0.065733	83694	232.2	0.02025	0.413	–	–
2	0.2576	0.052117	66358	184.1	0.01803	0.521	2275	2528
3	0.2294	0.041331	52624	146	0.01606	0.657	1805	2005
4	0.2043	0.032781	41738	115.8	0.0143	0.828	1431	1590
5	0.1819	0.025987	33088	91.81	0.01273	1.045	1135	1261
6	0.162	0.020612	26244	72.82	0.01134	1.317	900	1000
7	0.1443	0.016354	20822	57.78	0.0101	1.66	714	793
8	0.1285	0.012969	16512	45.82	0.009	2.094	566	629
9	0.1144	0.010279	13087	36.31	0.00801	2.641	449	499
10	0.1019	0.008155	10384	28.81	0.00713	3.329	356	396
11	0.0907	0.006461	8226	22.83	0.00635	4.202	285	317
12	0.0808	0.005128	6529	18.11	0.00566	5.295	226	251
13	0.072	0.004072	5184	14.38	0.00504	6.669	180	200
14	0.0641	0.003227	4109	11.4	0.00449	8.414	142	158
15	0.0571	0.002561	3260	9.047	0.004	10.6	113	125
16	0.0508	0.002027	2581	7.16	0.00356	13.4	89	99
17	0.0453	0.001612	2052	5.694	0.00317	16.85	71	79
18	0.0403	0.001276	1624	4.506	0.00282	21.29	56	63
19	0.0359	0.001012	1289	3.576	0.00251	26.82	45	50
20	0.032	0.000804	1024	2.841	0.00224	33.76	35	39
21	0.0285	0.000638	812	2.254	0.002	42.56	28	34
22	0.0253	0.000503	640	1.776	0.00177	54.01	22	27
23	0.0226	0.000401	511	1.417	0.00158	67.68	18	22
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.121	0.00141	85.56	14	17
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.889	0.00125	107.9	11	14
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.705	0.00112	136	9	11
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.559	0.00099	171.5	7	9
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

CCS 21% – Hard Drawn
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	in	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)	Extra High Strength (EHS)
0	0.3249	0.082907	105,560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	6033	11664
1	0.2893	0.065733	83,694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	5293	9566
2	0.2576	0.052117	66,358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	4551	7989
3	0.2294	0.041331	52,624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	3810	6697
4	0.2043	0.032781	41,738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	3149	5502
5	0.1819	0.025987	33,088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	2622	4551
6	0.162	0.020612	26,244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	2160	3740
7	0.1443	0.016354	20,822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	1777	3142
8	0.1285	0.012969	16,512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	1447	2586
9	0.1144	0.010279	13,087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	1197	2144
10	0.1019	0.008155	10,384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	1005	1804
11	0.0907	0.006461	8,226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	826	1508
12	0.0808	0.005128	6,529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	578	867
13	0.072	0.004072	5,184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	475	717
14	0.0641	0.003227	4,109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	400	590
15	0.0571	0.002561	3,260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	307	493
16	0.0508	0.002027	2,581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	251	408
17	0.0453	0.001612	2,052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	206	337
18	0.0403	0.001276	1,624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	171	280
19	0.0359	0.001012	1,289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	129	236
20	0.032	0.000804	1,024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	108	177
21	0.0285	0.000644	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	86	150
22	0.0253	0.000505	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	68	127
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	96.94	54	101
24	0.0201	0.000317	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	45	84
25	0.0179	0.000252	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	*	*
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	*	*
27	0.0142	0.000158	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	*	*
28	0.0126	0.000126	160	0.43	0.00038	309.1	*	*
29	0.0113	0.0001	127	0.34	0.00034	389.7	*	*
30	0.01	7.9E-5	101	0.27	0.0003	491.4	*	*
31	0.0089	6.3E-5	80	0.22	0.00027	619.6	*	*
32	0.008	5.0E-5	63	0.17	0.00024	781.5	*	*
33	0.0071	3.9E-5	50	0.14	0.00021	985.3	*	*
34	0.0063	3.1E-5	40	0.11	0.00019	1,242	*	*
35	0.0056	2.5E-5	32	0.09	0.00017	1,567	*	*
36	0.005	2.0E-5	25	0.07	0.00015	1,976	*	*
37	0.0045	1.6E-5	20	0.05	0.00013	2,491	*	*
38	0.004	1.2E-5	16	0.04	0.00012	3,142	*	*
39	0.0035	1.0E-5	12	0.03	0.00011	3,961	*	*
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. *For more information on fine wire gauges please contact your Champion representative.

CCS 21% – Annealed
AWG	Diameter	Cross-Sectional Area	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	ASTM Break Load (lbf)
AWG	(in)	in²	(cmil)	Weight (lbs/kft)	Nominal Copper Thickness (in)	Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/kft)	Low Carbon (LC)
0	0.3249	0.08291	105560	287.02	0.00975	0.468	–
1	0.2893	0.06573	83694	227.57	0.00868	0.59	–
2	0.2576	0.05212	66358	180.43	0.00773	0.744	2528
3	0.2294	0.04133	52624	143.09	0.00688	0.939	2005
4	0.2043	0.03278	41738	113.49	0.00613	1.183	1590
5	0.1819	0.02599	33088	89.97	0.00546	1.493	1261
6	0.162	0.02061	26244	71.36	0.00486	1.882	1000
7	0.1443	0.01635	20822	56.62	0.00433	2.372	793
8	0.1285	0.01297	16512	44.9	0.00386	2.991	629
9	0.1144	0.01028	13087	35.59	0.00343	3.774	499
10	0.1019	0.00816	10384	28.23	0.00306	4.757	396
11	0.0907	0.00646	8226	22.37	0.00272	6.004	317
12	0.0808	0.00513	6529	17.75	0.00242	7.565	251
13	0.072	0.00407	5184	14.1	0.00216	9.527	200
14	0.0641	0.00323	4109	11.17	0.00192	12.02	158
15	0.0571	0.00256	3260	8.87	0.00171	15.15	125
16	0.0508	0.00203	2581	7.02	0.00152	19.14	99
17	0.0453	0.00161	2052	5.58	0.00136	24.07	79
18	0.0403	0.00128	1624	4.42	0.00121	30.41	63
19	0.0359	0.00101	1289	3.5	0.00108	38.32	50
20	0.032	0.0008	1024	2.78	0.00096	48.23	39
21	0.0285	0.00064	820	2.23	0.00086	60.2	32
22	0.0253	0.0005	642	1.75	0.00076	76.88	25
23	0.0226	0.0004	509	1.39	0.00068	76.88	20
24	0.0201	0.00032	404	1.1	0.0006	122.2	16
25	0.0179	0.00025	320	0.87	0.00054	154.1	12
26	0.0159	0.0002	254	0.69	0.00048	194.4	10
27	0.0142	0.00016	202	0.55	0.00043	245.1	8
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 61 Strand & 19 Strand – Composite

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded
Construction	Single End Diameter	Number of Strands	Integral Cross-Section	Overall Diameter	Linear Weight	Break Load	Resistance	Short Circuit Withstand Current
Construction	(in)	Number of Strands	(kcmil)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(lbf)	(Ω/kft)	(kA/0.5s)
#2 Cu Equivalent	0.0700	19	93	0.35	264.7	3,619	0.294	14
	0.0890	19	150	0.45	427.9	5,851	0.182	22
2/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0985	19	184	0.49	524.1	7,167	0.148	28
4/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0689	61	290	0.62	828.2	11,258	0.095	44
250 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0752	61	345	0.68	986.6	13,411	0.080	52
350 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0890	61	483	0.80	1381.9	18,785	0.057	73
500 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.1045	61	667	0.94	1905.1	25,897	0.042	101
The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Tinned Finish, 19 Strand & 61 Strand including 1 Green Jacketed Indicator Strand – Composite

Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure with an integrated indicator conductor for locating and identification. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ – Indicator product line.

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Concentric Lay Stranded with Green Indicator Wire
Construction	Single End Diameter	Number of Strands	Integral Cross-Section	Overall Diameter	Linear Weight	Break Load	Resistance	Short Circuit Withstand Current
Construction	(in)	Number of Strands	(kcmil)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(lbf)	(Ω/kft)	(kA/0.5s)
#2 Cu Equivalent	0.07	19	93	0.35	264.7	3,619	0.294	14
	0.089	19	150	0.45	427.9	5,851	0.182	22
2/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0985	19	184	0.49	524.1	7,167	0.148	28
4/0 Cu Equivalent	0.0689	61	290	0.62	828.2	11,258	0.095	44
250 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.0752	61	345	0.68	986.6	13,411	0.080	52
350 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.089	61	483	0.80	1381.9	18,785	0.057	73
500 kcmil Cu Equivalent	0.1045	61	667	0.94	1905.1	25,897	0.042	101
The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands

Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand & 3 Strand – Composite

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Physical Data

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands
Designation	Nom. Diameter of Strand	Number and Diameter of Individual Wires	Rated Strength	Weight
Designation	(in)	( in)	(lbs)	(lbs/kft)
2.2M	0.164	3 x 0.076	2,200	49
4M	0.209	3 x 0.097	4,000	79
6M3	0.258	3 x 0.120	6,000	121
6M	0.237	7 x 0.076	6000	122
8M	0.276	7 x 0.092	8,000	166
10M	0.303	7 x 0.101	10,000	200
12.5M	0.345	7 x 0.115	12,500	259
14M	0.36	7 x 0.120	14,000	283
16M	0.386	7 x 0.128	16,000	324
18M	0.414	7 x .0138	18,000	374
20M	0.438	7 x 0.146	20,000	418
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.

Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)/Bare Copper (Cu) Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conducters

Grade 40 Steel Core with Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding Conductor & Bare Copper Conductor – Composite

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Electrical Data

CCS/Bare Copper Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
Conductor	Resistance-Ohms per Conductor per Mile*				Reactance per Conductor per Mile (One Foot Spacing)		Geometric Mean Radius at 60 Hz	Approx. Ampacity** at 60 Hz
	r_{a} at 25°C (77°F) Small Currents		r_{a} at 50°C (122°F) Current-Approx. 75% of Ampacity		x_{a} Inductive (Ω at 60 Hz)	x’a Capacitive (Ω at 60 Hz)	(Feet)	(Amps)
	D.C.	60 Hz	D.C.	60 Hz	x_{a} Inductive (Ω at 60 Hz)	x’a Capacitive (Ω at 60 Hz)	(Feet)	(Amps)
350 E	0.1658	0.1812	0.1812	0.204	0.463	0.1014	0.022	660
350 EK	0.1658	0.1705	0.1812	0.1882	0.45	0.1034	0.0245	680
300 E	0.1934	0.209	0.211	0.235	0.473	0.1037	0.0204	600
300 EK	0.1934	0.1981	0.211	0.219	0.46	0.1057	0.0227	610
250 E	0.232	0.248	0.254	0.279	0.484	0.1064	0.01859	540
250 EK	0.232	0.237	0.254	0.261	0.471	0.1084	0.0207	540
4/0 E	0.274	0.29	0.3	0.326	0.493	0.1088	0.01711	480
4/0 G	0.273	0.298	0.299	0.342	0.517	0.1103	0.01409	460
4/0 EK	0.274	0.279	0.3	0.308	0.481	0.1109	0.01903	490
4/0 F	0.273	0.287	0.299	0.322	0.505	0.112	0.01558	470
3/0E	0.346	0.361	0.378	0.407	0.508	0.1123	0.01521	420
3/0 J	0.344	0.372	0.377	0.428	0.541	0.1118	0.01156	410
3/0 G	0.344	0.369	0.377	0.423	0.531	0.1137	0.01254	400
3/0 EK	0.346	0.351	0.378	0.386	0.495	0.1143	0.01697	420
3/0 F	0.344	0.358	0.377	0.401	0.519	0.1155	0.01388	410
2/0 K	0.434	0.466	0.475	0.535	0.57	0.1129	0.00912	360
2/0 J	0.434	0.462	0.475	0.53	0.555	0.1152	0.01029	350
2/0 G	0.434	0.459	0.475	0.525	0.545	0.1171	0.01119	350
2/0 F	0.434	0.448	0.475	0.501	0.533	0.1189	0.01235	350
1/0 K	0.548	0.579	0.599	0.664	0.584	0.1164	0.00812	310
1/0 J	0.548	0.576	0.599	0.659	0.569	0.1186	0.00917	310
1/0 G	0.548	0.573	0.599	0.654	0.559	0.1206	0.00996	310
1/0 F	0.548	0.562	0.599	0.627	0.547	0.1224	0.01099	310
1 N	0.691	0.726	0.755	0.832	0.614	0.1171	0.00638	280
1 K	0.691	0.722	0.755	0.825	0.598	0.1198	0.00723	270
1 J	0.691	0.719	0.755	0.82	0.583	0.1221	0.00817	270
1 G	0.691	0.716	0.755	0.815	0.573	0.124	0.00887	260
1 F	0.691	0.705	0.755	0.786	0.561	0.1258	0.0098	270
2P	0.871	0.909	0.952	1.04	0.643	0.1172	0.00501	250
2N	0.871	0.906	0.952	1.035	0.627	0.1205	0.00568	240
2K	0.871	0.902	0.952	1.028	0.612	0.1232	0.00644	240
2J	0.871	0.899	0.952	1.022	0.598	0.1255	0.00727	230
2A	0.869	0.882	0.95	0.979	0.592	0.1241	0.00763	240
2G	0.871	0.896	0.952	1.016	0.587	0.1275	0.0079	230
2F	0.871	0.885	0.952	0.985	0.575	0.1292	0.00873	230
3P	1.098	1.136	1.2	1.296	0.657	0.1207	0.00445	220
3N	1.098	1.133	1.2	1.289	0.641	0.1239	0.00506	210
3K	1.098	1.129	1.2	1.281	0.626	0.1266	0.00574	210
3J	1.098	1.126	1.2	1.275	0.611	0.1289	0.00648	200
3A	1.096	1.109	1.198	1.229	0.606	0.1275	0.00679	210
4P	1.385	1.423	1.514	1.616	0.671	0.1241	0.00397	190
4N	1.385	1.42	1.514	1.61	0.655	0.1274	0.00451	180
4D	1.382	1.399	1.511	1.542	0.628	0.1256	0.00566	190
4A	1.382	1.395	1.511	1.545	0.62	0.131	0.00604	180
5P	1.747	1.785	1.909	2.02	0.685	0.1275	0.00353	160
5D	1.742	1.759	1.905	1.939	0.642	0.129	0.00504	160
5A	1.742	1.755	1.905	1.941	0.634	0.1345	0.00538	160
6D	2.2	2.22	2.4	2.44	0.656	0.1325	0.00449	140
6A	0.871	0.909	0.952	1.04	0.643	0.1172	0.00501	250
6C	0.871	0.906	0.952	1.035	0.627	0.1205	0.00568	240
7D	0.871	0.902	0.952	1.028	0.612	0.1232	0.00644	240
7A	0.871	0.899	0.952	1.022	0.598	0.1255	0.00727	230
8D	0.869	0.882	0.95	0.979	0.592	0.1241	0.00763	240
8A	0.871	0.896	0.952	1.017	0.587	0.1275	0.0079	230
8C	0.871	0.885	0.952	0.985	0.575	0.1292	0.00873	230
9½D	1.098	1.136	1.2	1.296	0.657	0.1207	0.00445	220
Resistance at 75ºC total temperature, based on ambient of 25ºC plus 50ºC rise due to heating effect of current. The approximate magnitude of current necessary to produce the 50ºC rise is 75% of the “Approximate Ampacity at 60 Hertz.” *Based on a conductor temperature of 125ºC and an ambient of 25ºC. A 2 ft/s wind speed and Emissivity = 0.5. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor Photovoltaic (PV) Cable

Concentric Lay Stranded, AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Min. 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, XLPE Insulation, Direct Burial, 90° Wet or Dry, Sunlight Resistant, FV-1, Gasoline & Oil Resistant II, 2kV-Rated – Composite

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Physical Data

CCA Conductor -Concentric Lay Stranded Photovoltaic (PV) Cable
AWG	Number of Strands	Insulation Thickness	Overall Diameter	Weight	Ampacity*	DC Resistance @ 20°C
AWG	Number of Strands	(mils)	(in)	(lbs/kft)	(amps)	(Ω/kft)
#10	7	75	0.266	33.66	35	1.56
#8	7	85	0.316	48.69	45	0.982
#6	7	85	0.354	64.58	55	0.6176
*The allowable ampacity of insulated conductor up to and including 2,000 volt, 90° C, not more than three current carrying conductors in a raceway, cable or earth, based on ambient temperature of 30° C. In 240.4 (D) article of NEC, it is established that the overcurrent protection shall not exceed 25 Amperes for 10 AWG. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor High-Voltage Flexible Stinger Wire

Solid (Single End) or Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 1 Solid or 7 Strand, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Insulation/Cover with UV Protection – Composite

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Physical Data

CCS Conductor – Stinger Wire – Single End or Concentric Lay Stranded
Construction	Number of Strands	Max. Ampacity*	Break Load	Overall Diameter	Insulation Thickness	Linear Weight
Construction	Number of Strands	(amps)	(lbf)	(in)	(in)	(lb/ft)
#6 Cu-Clad Steel Equivalent	1	90	1,035	0.382	0.11	0.112
#6 Cu Equivalent	7	135	1,115	0.412	0.11	0.126
#4 Cu Equivalent	7	195	2,013	0.558	0.15	0.232
#2 Cu Equivalent	7	245	2,826	0.606	0.15	0.3
*The maximum rated ampacity listed is for short durations only. The recommended maximum continuous ampacity load is 65% of the rating shown. The above data are nominal values and are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Electrical performance values, including ampacity and short-circuit ratings, are based on standard test methods and calculation procedures and may vary depending on application and operating conditions.

Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand, Camouflage Finish, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover

Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 19 Strand, PVC Cover, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.

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Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover

Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite

Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.

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Utility Steel Strand

Guy, Static & Messenger Wire, Galvanized or Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy Coated, 3 Strand, 7 Strand & 19 Strand – Steel

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Physical Data

Utility Steel Strand
Galvanized Steel Strand				Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs)					Minimum Weight of Coating (oz./sq.ft.)
Strand Diameter (in)	Coated Diameter(in)	Wires Per Strand	Strand Weight (lb/kft)	Utilities Grade	Common Grade	Siemens-Martin® Grade	High Strength Grade	Extra High Strength Grade	Class A	Class B	Class C
1/4	.120	3	117	3150	1860	3040	4730	6740	.85	1.70	2.55
1/4	.120	3	117	4500					.85	1.70	2.55
5/16	.145	3	171	6500	2490	4090	6350	9100	.90	1.80	2.70
3/8	.165	3	220	8500	3330	5560	8360	11800	.90	1.80	2.70
3/16	.062	7	73		1150	1900	2850	3990	.5	1.0	1.5
3/16	.065	7	801	2400					.5	1.0	1.5
7/32	.072	7	98		1540	2560	3850	5400	.5	1.0	1.5
1/4	.080	7	121		1900	3150	4750	6650	.6	1.2	1.8
9/32	.093	7	164	4600	2570	4250	6400	8950	.7	1.4	2.1
5/16	.104	7	205		3200	5350	8000	11200	.8	1.6	2.4
5/16	.109	7	225	6000					.8	1.6	2.4
3/8	.120	7	273	11500	4250	6950	10800	15400	.85	1.7	2.55
7/16	.145	7	399	18000	5700	9350	14500	20800	.9	1.8	2.7
1/2	.165	7	517	2500	7400	12100	18800	26900	.9	1.8	2.7
9/16	.188	7	671		9600	15700	24500	35000	1.0	2.0	3.0
5/8	.207	7	813		11600	19100	29600	42400	1.0	2.0	3.0
1/2	.100	19	504		7620	12700	19100	26700	.7	1.4	2.1
9/16	.113	19	637		9640	16100	24100	33700	.8	1.6	2.4
5/8	.125	19	796		11000	18100	28100	40200	.85	1.7	2.55
3/4	.150	19	1155		16000	26200	40800	58300	.9	1.8	2.7
7/8	.177	19	1581		21900	35900	55800	79700	.9	1.8	2.7
1	.200	19	2073		28700	47000	73200	104500	1.0	2.0	3.0
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.