Name: XHHW-2 Copper Circuit Sizes (14, 12 & 10 AWG)
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SPEC 10005

XHHW-2 Copper Circuit Sizes (14, 12 & 10 AWG)

Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).

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Construction:

Conductor:Solid or Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Applications and 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:

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

Sample Print Legend:

14 AWG thru 10 AWG
SOUTHWIRE E30117 (UL) XX AWG (XXXmm2) CU TYPE XHHW-2 600V/1000V OR SIS 600 VOLTS NOM-ANCE

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Strand Count	Diameter Over Conductor	Insul. Thickness	Approx. OD	Copper Weight	Approx. Weight
AWG/Kcmil		No. of Strands	inch	mil	inch	lb/1000ft	lb/1000ft
12	1	Solid	0.080	30	0.141	19	25
10	1	Solid	0.101	30	0.162	30	37
14	1	7	0.070	30	0.131	12	17
12	1	7	0.088	30	0.147	20	24
10	1	7	0.113	30	0.173	32	36

All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances

◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

Cond. Size	Cond. Number	Min Bending Radius	Max Pull Tension	DC Resistance @ 25°C	AC Resistance @ 75°C	Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz	Allowable Ampacity At 75°C	Allowable Ampacity At 90°C
AWG/Kcmil		inch	lb	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Amp	Amp
12	1	0.6	52	1.662	2.002	0.054	25	30
10	1	0.6	83	1.040	1.253	0.050	35	40
14	1	0.5	32	2.631	3.170	0.058	20	25
12	1	0.6	52	1.662	2.002	0.054	25	30
10	1	0.7	83	1.040	1.253	0.050	35	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.

Table 3 - Stock Code Colors

Size (Strand)	Black	Red	Blue	White	Brown	Orange	Yellow	Gray	Purple	Green
12 (Solid)	550220	550222	550224	550221	550227	550226	550225			550223
10 (Solid)	137240	550213	550215	550212	550218	550217	550216			550214
14 (7)	112920	370932	370940	370924	370981	370973	370957	371005	370999	370965
12 (7)	112938	371039	371047	371021	371088	371070	371054	371104	371096	371062
10 (7)	112946	371138	371146	371120	371187	371179	371153	371203		371161

Revision: 1.000.047

Updated On: Nov. 9, 2024, 8:33 a.m. UTC