What does 28AWG mean?
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What does 28AWG mean?
AWG, short for American Wire Gauge, is an index which shows the cross-sectional area of a round wire. In AWG, the larger the gauge, the slimmer the Ethernet cable. So, 28AWG cable is thinner than 24AWG cable, which does help in space-saving, airflow optimization and more.
Is lower or higher AWG better?
In general, a lower AWG number is better than higher AWG. AWG is of primary importance for wires that will carry electrical power — for example, home or business electrical wiring, extension cords or high-power wire in automotive or audio use.
What diameter is 28AWG?
Breaking Force for Copper Wire
| AWG gauge | Conductor Diameter Inches | Ohms per 1000 ft. |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 0.0159 | 40.81 |
| 27 | 0.0142 | 51.47 |
| 28 | 0.0126 | 64.9 |
| 29 | 0.0113 | 81.83 |
Does AWG matter for Ethernet?
Copper network cables with a smaller gauge (larger diameter) are typically available in longer lengths because they offer less resistance, allowing signals to travel farther. Less resistance also generates less heat. A 24 AWG network cable will offer less resistance than a 26 AWG or 28 AWG network cable.
Is 23AWG better than 24AWG?
A 23AWG cable is 0.57mm wide, while a 24AWG cable is only 0.52mm wide. So the SMALLER the number, the LARGER the physical cable will be, with more copper inside it. To reduce resistance over the cable and achieve better electron flow, the diameter of the Ethernet cable’s conductor must be increased. .
How do you convert diameter to AWG?
AWG sizes with multiple zeros can be designated as number of zeros or number of zeros/0. Both metric wire cross-section and wire outside diameter can be calculated by formulas using just the AWG number. The formula for the wire outside diameter is: 0.127 mm * 92(32-n)/39 [mm].
