[sdiy] Wire gauge vs resistance

[John L Marshall]

Here is a good rule of thumb. (No, not the one for spouse beating.)

#10 AWG is approximately 1milliohm per foot and is approximately 0.1 inches 
in diameter. Easy to remember.

Each three gauges up approximately doubles the resistance per foot. Each 
three gauges down approximately halves the resistance per foot.

Take care,
John

Pacific Northwest Synth Meeting September 25, 2004
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Lightner" <synthfool at synthfool.com>
To: "synthdiy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:28 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Wire gauge vs resistance


> Is there any chart or formula for approx wire resistance?
> (Solid copper, not stranded, etc.)
>
> Something that takes length and gauge and provides a rough expectation of 
> basic DC resistance?
> Thanks.
>
>
> -- 
> Regards,
> Kevin Lightner
>
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