What is amp rating of 14 gauge wire?

Answer 1

In normal residential use it is 20 Amps.

That depends on alot of things such as the wire insulation, ambient temperature, etc. Standard NM 12/2 (Romex or equivalent, which is likely what you are asking as it is the primary type used to wire residential) is rated for 20 amps, 14 gauge is 15 amps, 10 gauge is 30 amps.

Answer 2

In normal residential use it is 20 Amps.

That depends on alot of things such as the wire insulation, ambient temperature, etc. Standard NM 12/2 (Romex or equivalent, which is likely what you are asking as it is the primary type used to wire residential) is rated for 20 amps, 14 gauge is 15 amps, 10 gauge is 30 amps.

Answer 3

A # 14 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps. Code states that conductors can only be continuously loaded to 80%. 15 x .8 = 12 amps

Answer 4

14awg wire should be supplied by no more than a 15 amp breaker.

Answer 5

A #14 copper wire with an insulation rating of 60, 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.

Answer 6

12/3 is rated for 20 amps and no more.

Answer 7

Copper wire is 15 amp maximum.