ASTM B682-01(2016) - 1.10.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers and prescribes the recommended standard metric sizes of solid round electrical conductors.

1.2 This specification prescribes the recommended standard metric size designations of stranded electrical conductors (see Explanatory Note 1).

Note 1: Physical properties, construction requirements, and manufacturing tolerances for specific products should be included in individual product specifications developed in accordance with appropriate sizes in this specification.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1 Exceptions — For conductor sizes designated by AWG or kcmil, the requirements in SI units have been numerically converted from corresponding values, stated or derived, in inch-pound units. For conductor sizes designated by SI units only, the requirements are stated or derived in SI units. Rounded values appear in Table 1.

(A) The inch diameters, square inch areas, and circular mil areas are rounded values calculated from the metric diameters.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

F205-94(1999)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Diameter of Fine Wire by Weighing

ISO R388

Metric Series for Basic Thickness of Sheet and Diameters of Wire

IEC 228

Nominal Cross-Sectional Areas and Composition of Conductors of Insulated Cables

IEC 182

Basic Dimensions of Winding Wires International Electrotechnical Commission and International Organization for Standardization documents are available from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 11 West 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.