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A well stocked metal work shop should have a wire guage as should your local hardware store
Laverna Schroeder
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∙ 16y agocalculate the dia of strain. calculate no. of strain. now dia of wire=no. of strain*dia of strain calculate the dia of strain. calculate no. of strain. now dia of wire=no. of strain*dia of strain
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∙ 14y agoTo take a reading off a micrometer or screw gauge first wipe the ends of the spindle and the anvil (these are the two bits of metal which you hold the wire with) to ensure an accurate reading. Then grip the wire gently between the spindle and the anvil by turning the thimble. You take the first reading off the sleeve which is the part which shows a scale of half millimeters, for example the sleeve may read 0.15 cm write this number down or enter it into your calculator. Then you will need to take a reading off the thimble which is the part with lots of small divisions, 50 in fact meaning that each division is equal to one fiftieth of half a millimeter or 0.001cm. This is how you get your third decimal place, if the thimble reads 29 divisions (= 0.029cm) then you add it to your original reading which you got off the sleeve. So take the 0.15 cm you wrote down before and add it to the 0.029 cm (29 divisions) you got off the thimble.
so 0.15 cm
+ 0.029 cm
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= 0.179 cm
Your final reading and diameter of the wire!
NB : If accuracy is very important you may want to measure the wire in different places and average the results.
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∙ 7y agoThe size or gauge of a conductor is based on the amperage that is going to be applied to the conductor. In electrical applications the amperage is stated for the individual conductors in the electrical code book CEC or NEC. This is how an electrician will determine what size of wire is needed for a specific load. There are adders to this sizing depending on the distance to the load and the type of load.
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∙ 7y agoYou use a wiring chart and cross reference the current needed with the length of the wire. It will tell you what gauge you need.
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∙ 15y agotry using a wire gauge
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How much does a power cord cost?
Length and wire gauge will determine this for you...
Is 8 gauge weld wire fencing stronger than 10 gauge wire?
Wire gauges are defined in such a way that the lower the gauge, the thicker the wire. So, 8 gauge wire is thicker than 10 gauge wire.
Can you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair?
Yes, you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair.
Which awg wire gauge indicates the smallest wire diameter?
The larger the wire gauge, the smaller the diameter. 12 gauge is bigger than 14 gauge.
What do wire gauges mean?
A wire gauge is a number that indicates how thick the wire is. A larger gauge number means a thinner wire. Gauge and diameter can be linked by looking up wire tables.
What is the gauge of wire for a 13.8 dc power cords?
You need to know the current to determine the wire gauge.
What is the function of a wire gauge?
The gauge of a wire measures its cross-sectional area and helps determine its current carrying capacity.
How much does a power cord cost?
Length and wire gauge will determine this for you...
What is the use of wire gauge?
Wire gauge is used to determine the size wire needed to carry the correct amount of current for the job. It must be sized appropriately for the current in the circuit you are building.
What is a wire gauge and what is it's use?
wire gauge is used to determine the size of the wire to be installed based on the amperage draw of whatever is being hooked up on the receiving end. ie 14 gauge is for a 15 amp circuit, 12 gauge is for a 20 amp circuit, 10 gauge 30 amp etc. to get specific amp draw ratings on a particular gauge of wire look at a current National Electric code book or ugly book.
How big is 6 gauge wire?
The size of the wire is stated by its gauge under American Wire Gauge. Six gauge wire is size 6 AWG.
Is 8 gauge weld wire fencing stronger than 10 gauge wire?
Wire gauges are defined in such a way that the lower the gauge, the thicker the wire. So, 8 gauge wire is thicker than 10 gauge wire.
Is a 6 gauge wire larger than a 12 gauge wire?
Yes, the smaller gauge number, the larger the wire is.
Can you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair?
Yes, you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair.
Which awg wire gauge indicates the smallest wire diameter?
The larger the wire gauge, the smaller the diameter. 12 gauge is bigger than 14 gauge.
Is 20 gauge iron wire thicker than 21 gauge?
No, the higher gauge means a thinner wire.
What do wire gauges mean?
A wire gauge is a number that indicates how thick the wire is. A larger gauge number means a thinner wire. Gauge and diameter can be linked by looking up wire tables.
