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AWG is also commonly used to specify body piercing jewelry sizes (especially smaller sizes), even when the material is not metallic. Because there are also small gaps between the strands, a stranded wire will always have a slightly larger overall diameter than a solid wire with the same AWG. Links are only for products, I have personally used or highly recommend to be of great value to you. ASTM B258-02 also dictates that wire diameters should be tabulated with no more than 4 significant figures, with a resolution of no more than 0.

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Outstanding balance which reflects all unpaid changes due at this time per your selected payment method.With exceptional electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion, tinned copper wire is versatile and used by engineers, electricians and jewelry makers alike. People get into the mindset of "low voltage takes small diameter wires" no, to go any distance it takes larger. Refunds on unwanted goods will exclude postage costs, but for faulty goods postage will be included. As indicated in the Formulas and Rules of Thumb sections above, differences in AWG translate directly into ratios of diameter or area. The 18 gauge wire holds its structure extremely well and that makes it suitable to use in projects that are sturdier.