This 4 AWG stranded copper THHN/THWN-2 building wire is a general-purpose conductor. It is used in conduit and cable trays for service, feeders and branch circuits in commercial and industrial applications. It is also used as a conductor in NM-B, UF-B, SER, SEU and MC cable. The wire is rated for 600 volts and up to 90°C.
It is permitted for new construction or rewiring in 600-volt applications. As Type THHN or THWN-2, it can be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures up to 90°C, or up to 75°C in oil or coolants. As Type MTW, it can be used in dry locations at 90°C, or up to 60°C in wet locations or where exposed to oils or coolants. As Type AWM, it can be used in dry locations at up to 105°C.
- Size
- 4 AWG
- Conductor
- Stranded copper, 19 strands
- Cross section
- 21.2 mm²
- Insulation
- PVC, 1.020 mm (0.040 in) thick
- Nylon jacket
- 0.150 mm (0.006 in) thick
- Outside diameter
- 8.06 mm (0.317 in)
- Weight
- 0.166 lbs per ft
- Voltage rating
- 600 V
- Temperature rating
- Up to 90°C; up to 75°C in oil or coolants
- Ampacity
- 70 A at 60°C, 85 A at 75°C, 95 A at 90°C
- Types
- THHN, THWN-2, MTW, AWM
- UL standards
- UL-83, UL-1063, UL-758
- AWM specs
- 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321
- ASTM stranding
- Class B3, B8, B787
- Other standards
- Federal Specification A-A-59544; CSA C22.2 No. 75; NEMA WC70/ICEA S-95-658; IEEE