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Standard Wire Gauge Chart

This entry was posted on diciembre 20, 2023 por Vita Chernikhovska

Standard wire gauge, or imperial wire gauge, is the standard for the wire gauge that originated in the United Kingdom and was used in many countries under the British influence. It is still used for some wire and cable and electrical equipment, as well as for guitar strings. In the tables below, there are standard wire gauge chart, as well as a comparison of AWG vs. SWG.

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