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wire gauge

/ˈwaɪər ɡeɪdʒ/

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/ˈwaɪər ɡeɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСтандартная система, используемая для измерения диаметра или толщины электрического провода, где меньшие номера калибра указывают на более толстые провода, а большие — на более тонкие.

A standard system used to measure the diameter or thickness of electrical wire, with lower gauge numbers indicating thicker wires and higher numbers indicating thinner wires.

  1. Measurement of wire thicknessC1formal

    A standard system used to measure the diameter or cross-sectional area of a wire, often expressed in numbers where a higher number indicates a thinner wire.

    ruИзмерение толщины провода

    • The electrician selected a 12-gauge wire for the circuit.
    • Wire gauge is crucial for determining current capacity.
    • Thicker wire gauges are used for high-power applications.