Copper wire current INSULATION MATERIAL

WIRE SIZE
carrying capacity PVC - Standard Data Cables
30 AWG 28 AWG 26 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG

Current carrying capacity is the maximum number of amperes (CS, CSTP, DK, CSM, CSMN, 2x 3x 4x 6x 8x 10x 15x
(amps) that can flow through a conductor before it breaks CS2N, CHD, CRMN)
down. Many factors determine actual current carrying Polyethylene - Low Smoke, 3x 4x 5x 7x 9x 12x 17x
capacity including conductor size, temperature, number of Zero Halogen Cable (CSLSZH)
bundled conductors, air flow and insulation material and Halar - Plenum, High
thickness. Therefore, this chart should only be used as a 3x 5x 6x 8x 11x 14x 20x
Temperature Data Cable (CSPL)
general guideline to determine actual performance.
# Bundled Reduction Example:
Note: Figures based on 30C ambient temperature Conductors Factor (x) Q: What is the estimated current capacity for L-com data cable CS9-100?
Units are measured in Amps A: T he important factors are:
x = C urrent reduction factor 2-5 0.8 1) 24 AWG conductors, 2) PVC Insulation, 3) 9 Conductors.
Reduction factors apply when conductors are bundled 6-15 0.7 The current rating is: [6x(x=0.7)] = 4.2 Amps per conductor.
16-30 0.5