What current can 12 AWG carry?

20 AMPS
Size & AMP Ratings

NM, TW, & UF WIRE (Copper Conductor) SE CABLE (Copper Conductor)
12 AWG – 20 AMPS 6 AWG – 65 AMPS
10 AWG – 30 AMPS 4 AWG – 85 AMPS
8 AWG – 40 AMPS 2 AWG – 115 AMPS
6 AWG – 55 AMPS 1 AWG – 130 AMPS

How many amps can 6 hold?

6 Gauge Wire Amps Chart As you can see, the maximum number of amps a 6 gauge wire can handle is 60 amps.

What gauge wire should I use for 12V DC?

That means we have to use a 12V wire size that can handle at least 12.5 amps (200W/12V = 12.5A). Accounting for the 80% NEC rule (we will explain this later on), you need a wire with at least 15.62A ampacity. In this case, we will need a 16 AWG wire size because it has a 17A ampacity.

What is #6 wire rated for?

roughly 55 amps
6 AWG wire is on the larger end of the spectrum in terms of common use, and is appropriate for roughly 55 amps and an absolute maximum of 60 amps. The heavier the gauge, the higher the amps that are appropriate for the wire in question.

How many amps is #6 Thhn good for?

Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Copper Conductors

Conductor Size (AWG/KCMIL) 60°C (140°F) TW, UF 90°C (194°F) TBS, SA, SIS, FEP, FEPB, MI, RHH, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW-2, THWN-2, XHH, XHHW, XHHW-2, USE-2, ZW
8 40 55
6 55 75
4 70 95
3 85 115

Which wire is best for DC current?

In DC power current travels through the whole of a wire. Size of the conductor and material (AC and DC power): Electricity travels more easily in highly conductive elements like copper, silver or gold, the less conductive the material, the larger the diameter has to be to carry the same current load.

How far can you run 12v DC?

12V DC Power Drop / Max Cable Distance Chart

24 AWG 12 AWG
DC 300mA 72 feet 1,169 feet
DC 400mA 54 feet 877 feet
DC 500mA 43 feet 701 feet
DC 750mA 28 feet 467 feet