XHHW-2 Copper Circuit Sizes (14, 12 & 10 AWG)
Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).
Application & Features
APPLICATION
Southwire XHHW-2 copper conductors circuit sizes are primarily used in conduit, or other recognized raceways, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2 copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 volts or 1000 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified.
FEATURES
- SIS - Sizes 14 AWG through 10 AWG
- RoHS Compliant
Specifications
| Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) | Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) | Approx. OD (in) (cm) | Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | |
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14 AWG
14 AWG
|
1
1
|
7
7
|
0.070
0.18
|
30
0.76
|
0.131
0.33
|
12
18
|
17
25
|
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12 AWG
12 AWG
|
0.0
0.0
|
Solid
Solid
|
0.080
0.20
|
30
0.76
|
0.141
0.36
|
19
28
|
25
37
|
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12 AWG
12 AWG
|
1
1
|
7
7
|
0.088
0.22
|
30
0.76
|
0.147
0.37
|
20
30
|
24
36
|
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10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
Solid
Solid
|
0.101
0.26
|
30
0.76
|
0.162
0.41
|
30
45
|
37
55
|
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10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
7
7
|
0.113
0.29
|
30
0.76
|
0.173
0.44
|
32
48
|
36
54
|
| Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) | Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C | |
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14 AWG
14 AWG
|
1
1
|
0.5
1.27
|
32
14.51
|
2.631
3.92
|
3.170
4.72
|
0.058
0.09
|
20
20
|
25
25
|
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12 AWG
12 AWG
|
0.0
0.0
|
0.6
1.52
|
52
23.59
|
1.662
2.47
|
2.002
2.98
|
0.054
0.08
|
25
25
|
30
30
|
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12 AWG
12 AWG
|
1
1
|
0.6
1.52
|
52
23.59
|
1.662
2.47
|
2.002
2.98
|
0.054
0.08
|
25
25
|
30
30
|
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10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
0.6
1.52
|
83
37.65
|
1.040
1.55
|
1.253
1.86
|
0.050
0.07
|
35
35
|
40
40
|
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10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
0.7
1.78
|
83
37.65
|
1.040
1.55
|
1.253
1.86
|
0.050
0.07
|
35
35
|
40
40
|
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
* Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
| Size (Strand) | Black | Red | Blue | White | Brown | Orange | Yellow | Gray | Purple | Green |
|
12 (Solid)
12 (Solid)
|
550220 |
550222
550222
|
550224
550224
|
550221 |
550227
550227
|
550226
550226
|
550225
550225
|
|
|
550223 |
|
10 (Solid)
10 (Solid)
|
137240 | 550213 | 550215 | 550212 |
550218
550218
|
550217
550217
|
550216
550216
|
|
|
550214 |
|
14 (7)
14 (7)
|
112920 | 370932 | 370940 | 370924 | 370981 | 370973 | 370957 | 371005 | 370999 | 370965 |
|
12 (7)
12 (7)
|
112938 | 371039 | 371047 | 371021 | 371088 | 371070 | 371054 | 371104 | 371096 | 371062 |
|
10 (7)
10 (7)
|
112946 | 371138 | 371146 | 371120 | 371187 | 371179 | 371153 | 371203 |
|
371161 |
Standards & References
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
- Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
- Federal Specification A-A-59544
- NMX-J-451-ANCE Thermoset insulated wires and cables
- NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements
Construction
- Conductor: Solid or Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)