Markets

Products

Company

Building Wire

Copper Conductor

Bare Copper Conductor Solid

Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft-Drawn

Used for grounding purposes in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Soft-drawn solid or stranded conductors are used for grounding connections in circuits, machinery, equipment, and counterpoise grounding systems. Hard-drawn conductors are suitable for overhead transmission and distribution lines and specified grounding applications. Also available tinned.

Get a Quote

Physical Data

Bare Copper Conductors Solid
Breaking Strength
Size Area Wire OD Net
Weight		 Hard Drawn
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C		 Medium-Hard Drawn
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C		 Soft Drawn
(Annealed)
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C
AWG cmil in lb/kft lb Ω/kft lb Ω/kft lb Ω/kft
14 4110 0.0641 12 214 2.626 167 2.613 124 2.525
12 6530 0.0808 20 337 1.652 261 1.643 198 1.588
10 10380 0.1019 31 529 1.039 410 1.033 314 0.999
8 16510 0.1285 50 826 0.653 644 0.65 480 0.628
6 26240 0.162 79 1280 0.411 1010 0.409 763 0.395
4 41740 0.2043 126 1970 0.258 1584 0.257 1213 0.249
3 52620 0.2294 159 2439 0.205 1984 0.204 1530 0.197
2 66360 0.2576 201 3003 0.163 2450 0.162 1929 0.156
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Where required, the compatibility with glands, connectors and accessories should be verified using actual dimensions of the product. Other sizes available upon request.

Bare Copper Conductor Stranded

Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft-Drawn

Used for grounding purposes as specified in the National Electrical Code. Soft-drawn solid
or stranded conductors, for use as grounding connections in circuits, and grounding for
machinery or equipment. Hard-drawn conductors for overhead transmission and
distribution lines, as grounding connections in circuits, and grounding for machinery or
equipment. Also available tinned.

Get a Quote

Physical Data

Bare Copper Conductors Stranded
Size Area Class A Class B Net Weight dc Resistance*
AWG kcmil cmil Number of OD Number of OD lb/kft
Strands in Strands in 20 °C
14 — 4110 — — 7 0.0726 13 2.58
12 — 6530 — — 7 0.0915 20 1.63
10 — 10380 — — 7 0.116 32 1.02
8 — 16510 — — 7 0.146 51 0.64
6 — 26240 — — 7 0.184 81 0.403
4 — 41740 7 0.232 7 0.232 129 0.253
3 — 52620 7 0.26 7 0.26 163 0.201
2 — 66360 7 0.292 7 0.292 205 0.159
1 — 83690 7 0.328 19 0.332 258 0.127
1/0 — 105600 7 0.368 19 0.373 326 0.1
2/0 — 133100 7 0.414 19 0.419 411 0.795
3/0 — 167800 7 0.464 19 0.47 518 0.063
4/0 — 211600 7 0.522 19 0.528 653 0.05
— 250 250000 19 0.574 37 0.575 772 0.0423
— 300 300000 19 0.629 37 0.63 926 0.0353
— 350 350000 19 0.679 37 0.681 1081 0.0302
— 400 400000 19 0.726 37 0.728 1235 0.0264
— 450 450000 37 0.772 37 0.772 1389 0.0235
— 500 500000 37 0.813 37 0.813 1544 0.0192
— 600 600000 37 0.891 61 0.893 1883 0.0177
— 750 750000 61 0.998 61 0.998 2316 0.0141
— 1000 100000 61 1.152 61 1.152 3088 0.0106
— 1250 125000 61 1.288 91 1.289 3859 0.0085
— 1500 150000 61 1.411 91 1.412 4631 0.0071
— 1750 175000 91 1.526 127 1.526 5403 0.006
— 2000 200000 91 1.63 127 1.632 6175 0.0053
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Where required, the compatibility with glands, connectors and accessories should be verified using actual dimensions of the product. Other sizes available upon request. *Direct current resistances apply to Class B, C, and D stranding.

Bare Copper Conductors Stranded (cont.)
Breaking Strength
Size Strands Hard Drawn
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C		 Medium-Hard Drawn
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C		 Soft Drawn
(Annealed)
Rated
Strength		 dc
Resistance
@ 20 °C		 Allowable
Ampacity †
AWG kcmil lb Ω/kft lb Ω/kft lb Ω/kft
14 — 7 197 2.679 158 2.665 — — —
12 — 7 311 1.685 248 1.676 — — —
10 — 7 492 1.06 389 1.054 — — —
8 — 7 777 0.6663 610 0.6629 499 0.6408 98
6 — 7 1228 0.4191 959 0.4169 794 0.403 124
4 — 7 1938 0.2636 1505 0.2622 1320 0.2534 155
3 — 7 2433 0.209 1885 0.2079 1670 0.201 —
2 — 7 3050 0.166 2360 0.165 2110 0.1578 209
1 — 7 3801 0.1316 2955 0.1309 2552 0.1252 —
1/0 — 7 4752 0.1042 3705 0.1037 3221 0.1002 282
2/0 — 7 5926 0.08267 4640 0.08224 4062 0.07949 329
3/0 — 7 7366 0.06556 5812 0.06522 5118 0.06304 382
4/0 — 7 9154 0.05199 7278 0.05172 6459 0.04999 444
4/0 — 19 9617 0.05199 7479 0.05172 6453 0.04999 444
— 250 19 11360 0.044 8836 0.04378 7627 0.04231 494
— 250 37 11600 0.044 8952 0.04378 7940 0.04231 494
— 300 19 13510 0.03667 10530 0.03648 9160 0.03526 556
— 350 19 15590 0.03143 12200 0.03127 10680 0.03022 —
— 500 37 22510 0.022 17550 0.02189 15240 0.02116 773
— 600 37 27020 0.01834 21060 0.01825 18300 0.01763 —
— 750 61 34090 0.01467 26510 0.01459 22890 0.0141 1000
— 1000 61 45030 0.011 35100 0.01094 30500 0.01058 1193
† Ampacity per NEC table 310.15 (B) (21) based on 80°C Conductor Temperature, 40°C Ambient Temperature, 2ft/s Wind in Sun.

TFFN/TEWN Fixture Wire, Machine Tool Wire (MTW), Appliance Wiring Material (AWM)

PVC Insulation, Nylon Jacket, 600V – Copper

Used in fixture wire purpose wiring in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC®)
article 402. Approved for use at a maximum voltage of 600 volts and a maximum conductor
temperature of: 90°C (194°) in dry locations for TFFN; 90°C (194°F) in dry location or 60°C
(140°F) in wet locations, or where oils or coolants are present for MTW; and 105°C (221°F) in
dry locations for AWM. Permitted for installations of luminaries and in similar equipment
where enclosed or protected and not subject to bending or twisting in use, or for connecting
luminaries to the branch-circuits conductors supplying the luminaries.

Get a Quote

XHHW/XHHW-2 CT

XLPE Insulation, VW1, GRI & GRII, SR, 600/1000V – Copper

Used for general purpose wiring in circuits not exceeding 600/1000 volts as indicated for the
sizes. May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in conduit, duct, or open air in
accordance with requirements of the NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type NM-B, Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable

Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable, PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, PVC Jacket, 600V – Copper

Jacket is color coded for visual identification of conductors. Used in residential wiring as
branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. For both exposed and concealed work
in normally dry locations except as prohibited by NEC®. To be installed or fished in air voids
in masonry block or tile walls, which are not subject to excessive wetness or dampness. The
allowable ampacity shall not exceed that of a 60°C rated conductor, in accordance with
NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type UF-B, Underground Feeder Cable

PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, PVC Jacket, Ground, 600V – Copper

For use underground, including direct burial in the earth. For wiring in wet, dry, or corrosive
locations under the recognized wiring methods of the NEC®. Multiconductor can be installed
as non-metallic sheathed cable. Where so installed, installation and conductor
requirements shall comply with Parts II and III of Article 334. The allowable ampacity shall
not exceed that of a 60°C rated conductor, in accordance with NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type SEU, Service Entrance Cable

XLPE Insulation, PVC Jacket, 600V – Copper

Used as a service entry cable, to convey power from the service drop to the meter. Also in
other branch circuits or feeders as permitted by NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type SER, Service Entrance Cable

XHHW/XHHW-2, XLPE Insulation, PVC Jacket, 600V – Copper

Used as a service entry cable, to convey power from the service drop to the meter. Also in
other branch circuits or feeders as permitted by NEC®.

Get a Quote

TC-THHN/THWN-2

PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, PVC Jacket, VW-1, SR, ER, FT4, Dir. Bur., 600V – Copper

Specifically approved for power, control, lighting and signal circuits, in manufacturing,
industrial and commercial installations. For use in accordance with NEC®, Article 336, in
cable trays, in raceways, or where supported in outdoor locations supported by a messenger
wire.

Get a Quote

Type MC

THHN/THWN-2, Singles, PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, Green Insulated Ground, 600V – Copper

For services, feeders, and branch circuits. For power, lighting, control and signal circuits.
Exposed or concealed. In cable tray and approved raceway. In dry locations and embedded
in plaster finish on brick or other mansonry except in damp or wet locations. Per NEC®
300.22 (C), in environmental air-handling spaces. Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, and Class III
Div hazardous locations, in accordance with NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type MC

THHN/THWN-2, Singles, PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, Green Insulated Ground & Additional Isolated Ground, 600V – Copper

Where a redundant or isolated grounding paths are required. For services, feeders, and branch circuits. For power, lighting, control and signal circuits. Exposed or concealed. In cable tray and approved raceway. In dry locations and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other mansonry except in damp or wet locations. Per NEC® 300.22 (C), in environmental air-handling spaces. Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and Class III Div. 1 hazardous locations, in accordance with NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type MC-HCF-AIA

Aluminum Bonding Wire in Contact with Armor, PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, Green Armor, 600V – Copper

For installations requiring redundant, dedicated or isolated grounding paths. Used in health
care facilities for branch circuit wiring in patient care areas of hospitals, medical centers,
nursing homes, dental offices, clinics, outpatient facilites and other health care facilities in
accordance with NEC® Articles 517, 330 and 300.4 as applicable. (Note: Use in hazardous
anesthetizing areas is not permitted.) For places of assemblies and theaters per NEC®
Articles 518 and 520, respectively. In cable tray and approved raceways. In dry locations and
embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry except in damp or wet locations. Per
NEC® 300.22 (C), in environmental air-handling spaces. Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and
Class III Div. 1 hazardous locations, in accordance with NEC®. Requires use of UL Listed MCI-A fittings.

Get a Quote

Type MC-PCS-AIA

Jacketed Pair Signal Cable under AIA Armor, PVC Insulation & Nylon Cover, 600V – Copper

For services, feeders, and branch circuits. Suitable for power, lighting, control, and signal
circuits requiring the use of signal cable in multi-residential, commercial, institutional and
industrial applications. Ideal for luminary or LED controls and for SMART buildings. Exposed
or concealed. In cable tray an approved raceway. In dry locations and embedded in plaster
finish on brick or other masonry except in damp or wet locations. Per NEC® 300.22 (C), in
environmental air-handling spaces. Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and Class III Div. 1
hazardous locations, in accordance with NEC®.

Get a Quote

THHN/THWN-2

PVC Insulation, Nylon Jacket, 600V – Copper

Insulation and jacket is color coded for visual identification of conductors, and all colors are suitable for use in general purpose wiring in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC®). Approved for use at a maximum voltage of 600 volts and a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C in wet or dry locations and 75°C when exposed to gasoline and oil. Also rated AWM, for 105°C dry and 80°C in oil.

Get a Quote
Aluminum Conductor

XHHW/XHHW-2

XLPE Insulation, 600/1000V – AA-8000 Aluminum

Used for general purpose wiring in circuits not exceeding 600 or 1000 volts as
indicated for the sizes. May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in conduit, duct,
or open air.

Get a Quote

Physical Data

XHHW/XHHW-2 600/1000 V
Size
AWG or kcmil		 Number of
Strands		 Insulation
Thickness		 Approximate
Outside
Diameter		 Approximate
Net
Weight
mil in lb/kft
6 7 45 0.26 40
4 7 45 0.31 59
2 7 45 0.36 87
1 19 55 0.41 110
1/0 19 55 0.45 134
2/0 19 55 0.49 165
3/0 19 55 0.54 202
4/0 19 55 0.59 249
250 37 65 0.66 295
300 37 65 0.71 348
350 37 65 0.75 400
400 37 65 0.8 452
500 37 65 0.87 555
600 61 80 0.98 672
750 61 80 1.08 827
900 61 80 1.17 1000
1000 61 80 1.23 1082
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Other sizes available upon request.

Ampacity Data

XHHW/XHHW-2, RHH/RHW-2, SIS, USE-2, RW90, RWU90
Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil		 75 °C
(167 °F)		 90 °C
(194 °F)
6 50 55
4 65 75
3 75 85
2 90 100
1 100 115
1/0 120 135
2/0 135 150
3/0 155 175
4/0 180 205
250 205 230
300 230 260
350 250 280
400 270 305
500 310 350
600 340 385
700 375 425
750 385 435
800 395 445
900 425 480
1000 445 500
1250 485 545
1500 520 585
1750 545 615
2000 560 630
NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) (formerly Table 310.16) Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated Up to and Including 2000 V, 60 °C Through 90 °C (140 °F Through 194 °F), Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30 °C (86 °F).

XHHW/XHHW-2, RHH/RHW-2, SIS, USE-2, RW90, RWU90 (cont.)
Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil		 75 °C
(167 °F)		 90 °C
(194 °F)
6 75 85
4 100 115
3 115 130
2 135 150
1 155 175
1/0 180 205
2/0 210 235
3/0 240 270
4/0 280 315
250 315 355
300 350 395
350 395 445
400 425 480
500 485 545
600 545 615
700 595 670
750 620 700
800 645 725
900 700 790
1000 750 845
1250 855 965
1500 950 1070
1750 1050 1185
2000 1150 1295
NEC Table 310.15(B)(17) (formerly Table 310.17) Allowable Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors Rated Up to and Including 2000 V in Free Air, Based on Ambient Temperature of 30 °C (86 °F).

XHHW/XHHW-2 CT

XLPE Insulation, VW-1, GRI & GRII, SR, 600/1000V – AA-8000 Aluminum

Used for general purpose wiring in circuits not exceeding 600 or 1000 volts as
indicated for the sizes. May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in conduit, duct,
or open air.

Get a Quote

Physical Data

XHHW/XHHW-2 600/1000 V
Size
AWG or kcmil		 Number of
Strands		 Insulation
Thickness		 Approximate
Outside
Diameter		 Approximate
Net
Weight
mil in lb/kft
6 7 45 0.26 43
4 7 45 0.31 62
2 7 45 0.36 92
1 19 55 0.41 116
1/0 19 55 0.45 140
2/0 19 55 0.49 170
3/0 19 55 0.54 208
4/0 19 55 0.59 255
250 37 65 0.66 307
300 37 65 0.71 360
350 37 65 0.75 413
400 37 65 0.8 466
500 37 65 0.87 570
600 61 80 0.98 699
750 61 80 1.08 856
900 61 80 1.17 1000
1000 61 80 1.23 1116
The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Other sizes available upon request.

Ampacity Data

XHHW/XHHW-2, RHH/RHW-2, SIS, USE-2, RW90, RWU90
Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil		 75 °C
(167 °F)		 90 °C
(194 °F)
6 50 55
4 65 75
3 75 85
2 90 100
1 100 115
1/0 120 135
2/0 135 150
3/0 155 175
4/0 180 205
250 205 230
300 230 260
350 250 280
400 270 305
500 310 350
600 340 385
700 375 425
750 385 435
800 395 445
900 425 480
1000 445 500
1250 485 545
1500 520 585
1750 545 615
2000 560 630
NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) (formerly Table 310.16) Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated Up to and Including 2000 V, 60 °C Through 90 °C (140 °F Through 194 °F), Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30 °C (86 °F).

XHHW/XHHW-2, RHH/RHW-2, SIS, USE-2, RW90, RWU90 (cont.)
Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil		 75 °C
(167 °F)		 90 °C
(194 °F)
6 75 85
4 100 115
3 115 130
2 135 150
1 155 175
1/0 180 205
2/0 210 235
3/0 240 270
4/0 280 315
250 315 355
300 350 395
350 395 445
400 425 480
500 485 545
600 545 615
700 595 670
750 620 700
800 645 725
900 700 790
1000 750 845
1250 855 965
1500 950 1070
1750 1050 1185
2000 1150 1295
NEC Table 310.15(B)(17) (formerly Table 310.17) Allowable Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors Rated Up to and Including 2000 V in Free Air, Based on Ambient Temperature of 30 °C (86 °F).

Type SEU, Service Entrance Cable

XLPE Insulation, PVC Jacket, 600V – Aluminum

Used as a service entry cable, to convey power from the service drop to the meter.
Also in other branch circuits or feeders as permitted by NEC®.

Get a Quote

Type SER, Service Entrance Cable

XHHW/XHHW-2, XLPE Insulation, PVC Jacket, 600V – Aluminum

Used as a service entry cable, to convey power from the service drop to the meter.
Also in other branch circuits or feeders as permitted by NEC®.

Get a Quote

Secondary URD

Underground, Single/Triplex/Quadruplex, XLPE Insulated, 600V – Aluminum

Used for secondary distribution and underground service at 600 volts or less. May be
used in ducts or direct burial.

Get a Quote

Secondary URD AA-8000, Tri-Rated

Underground, Triplex, Compressed Conductor, XLPE Insulation, 600V – Aluminum

Used for secondary distribution and underground service at 600 volts or less. AA-
8000 series aluminum alloy conductor is used for increased fliexibility. May be used
in ducts or direct burial.

Get a Quote

Secondary URD AA-8000, Tri-Rated, Mobile Home

Feeder, Underground, Compact Conductor, XLPE Insulation, 600V – Aluminum

Designed to connect mobile homes to an electrical supply where permanent wiring is
required. Can also be used for general purpose wiring in circuits not exceeding 600
volts. May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in conduit, duct, and directly
buried in earth not exceeeding 90°C in accordance with requirements of the NEC®.

Get a Quote