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The gauge of a write it's determined by the application. The three main factors are length, voltage and current. The American Wire Gauge (AWG) is a standardized system that has been in use since the late 1800's. There are tables that can be used to determine the gauge if you know the application. The gauges that are used for wire are not the same for the steel industry as they use several other standards.

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