Metal-Clad Cords | McMaster-Carr

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

16/3

16/4

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Solid
	Stranded

	Use For Use For

Buildings

Boats

Motors

Panel and Equipment (Hook-
Up)

Power Supply

	Current Current

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

	Black		White
	Green		Red
	Blue

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

THHN

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Aluminum

Plastic

Steel

	OD OD

	Length Length

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

NEC Class I Division 2
Groups A, B, C, D

NEC Class II Division 2
Groups F, G

NEC Class III Divisions
1, 2

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Flame Rated

ABS

CSA

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

Bare

Tin Plated

	Inner Insulation Material Inner Insulation Material

Plastic

Bronze

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

190° F

230° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-40° F

-10° F

15° F

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

35 Products

About Wire and Cable

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has an insulated ground wire that is not counted in the cable AWG.

Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment. See About Hazardous Location Environmental Ratings.

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Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
600V AC
14	3	14/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.44"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
14	4	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
14	5	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.49"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
12	3	12/2	20 A @ 86° F	0.48"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
12	4	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.51"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
12	5	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
10	3	10/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.54"	Black, Green, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000
10	4	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
10	5	10/4	30 A @ 86° F	0.62"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	MC, THHN	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2	UL Listed, UL 1569, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000

Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as AC and BX cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
600V AC
14	2	14/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
14	3	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.48"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
12	2	12/2	20 A @ 86° F	0.5"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
12	3	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
10	2	10/2	30 A @ 86° F	0.56"	Black, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000
10	3	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.59"	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	AC, BX, THHN	UL Listed, Flame Rated VW-1	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000

Armored Building Cable with Fittings

Use For: Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
Insulation:
Outer: Steel Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic

Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.

Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Inner Insulation Color	Includes	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
600V AC
14	3	14/3	15 A @ 86° F	0.46"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	000000
14	4	14/4	15 A @ 86° F	0.49"	Black, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
14	5	14/5	15 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
12	4	12/4	20 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
12	5	12/5	20 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
10	3	10/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
10	5	10/5	30 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000
Stranded Wire
600V AC
12	3	12/3	20 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black, Green, White	1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads	THHN	UL Listed	6	0000000	00000

Armored Corrosion-Resistant Cable

Use For: Boats, Motors, Panel and Equipment (Hook-Up), Power Supply
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 230° F
Insulation:
Outer: Chlorinated Polyethylene Plastic
Inner: Braided Bronze Armor, Polyolefin Plastic

A braided bronze armor provides excellent protection against abrasion and other damage. The chlorinated polyethylene insulation resists corrosive chemicals and salt water, and the wires are tin plated for corrosion resistance. This cable also withstands oil and solvents. It’s rated UL 1309 for use as marine shipboard cable.

										Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met	Length, ft.		1-99	100-Up
Stranded Wire
600V AC
16	3	16/3	19 A @ 86° F	0.52"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
16	4	16/4	19 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	3	14/3	30 A @ 86° F	0.58"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
14	4	14/4	30 A @ 86° F	0.62"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	3	12/3	37 A @ 86° F	0.63"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
12	4	12/4	37 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	0000	0000
10	3	10/3	49 A @ 86° F	0.67"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
10	4	10/4	49 A @ 86° F	0.73"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
8	4	8/4	63 A @ 86° F	0.92"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	10, 25, 50, 100	0000000	00000	00000
6	4	6/4	84 A @ 86° F	1.02"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
4	4	4/4	111 A @ 86° F	1.26"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000
2	4	2/4	148 A @ 86° F	1.42"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed, UL 1309, CSA Certified, American Bureau of Shipping	5, 10, 25, 50	0000000	00000	00000