Reference Information for Test Currents Per UL 486 UL 1659 UL 310

TEST CURRENT PER UL 486 FOR CONNECTORS INTENDED FOR A SINGLE CONDUCTOR, AMPERES

Conductor SizeAssigned maximumStatic-heating
AWG or kcmilmm2ampere ratingtest current
280.083.5
260.133.5
240.207
220.3249
200.51912
180.82317
161.3118
142.0815[20]30
123.3120[25]35
105.26130[40]50
88.3675070
613.306595
421.1585125

STATIC HEATING & HEAT-CYCLING TEST CURRENTS PER UL 1659 FOR CONDUCTORS

Wire SizeStatic Heating TestHeat-Cycling Test
Wire Size
AWG
mm2current amperescurrent amperes
180.821020
161.31325
142.11832
123.32537
105.33045

TEST CURRENT PER UL 310 FOR CONNECTORS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL WIRING

Wire SizeTemperatureHeat-Cycling
AWGmm20.110, 0.125 inch
(2.8mm), (3.2mm) terminals
All others0.110, 0.125 inch terminals
(2.8mm), (3.2mm)
All other
220.322346
200.523468
80.8247814
161.35101020
142.11530
123.32040
105.32448
Posted: March 4, 2012 in: Reference