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THWN-2
Building wire

THWN-2

Water-resistant thermoplastic building wire, commonly dual marked with THHN.

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Sizes, construction & electrical data
THWN-2 / TECHNICAL DATA

Sizes, construction & electrical data

Conductor material
Copper (Cu)
Insulation material
PVC + nylon
Rated voltage
600 V
Maximum conductor temperature
90°C
Jacket / armour
Nylon
Ampacity basis
2023 NEC Table 310.16; applicable correction and termination rules apply
PVC / nylon copper · 14–10 AWG · dual THHN/THWN-2 reference
ConfigurationNominal area / conductormm²Conductor sizeAWG / kcmilStrands per conductorDiameter over bare conductormmInsulation wallmmOuter jacket wallmmOverall dimensions / diametermmCopper weightkg/kmApproximate cable weightkg/kmMinimum bend radiusmmMaximum pulling tensionNDC conductor resistance at 25°CΩ/kmAC resistance at 75°CΩ/kmInductive reactance at 60 HzΩ/kmReference ampacity, 75°C columnAReference ampacity, 90°C columnASelection
14 AWG2.08114Solid1.6260.3810.1272.69217.922.310.16142.38.63210.40.192025
14 AWG2.08114191.8540.3810.1272.8717.923.812.7142.38.63210.40.192025
12 AWG3.30912Solid2.0320.3810.1273.09928.334.210.16231.35.4536.5680.1772530
12 AWG3.30912192.2860.3810.1273.35329.835.712.7231.35.4536.5680.1772530
10 AWG5.26110Solid2.5650.5080.1273.88646.155.115.24369.23.4124.1110.1643540
10 AWG5.26110192.9720.5080.1274.19147.656.617.78369.23.4124.1110.1643540

Typical applications

Wet or dry raceways for feeders and branch circuits.

Design advantages

One reference family for wet and dry wiring.

Selection notes

Wet rating is distinct from direct-burial suitability. Confirm oil and tray markings separately.

Standards to review

UL 83; NFPA 70

Related cable families

TGS · VIETNAM

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