Stereo Audio Cable | McMaster-Carr

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Shielding Shielding

	Shielded
	Double Shielded
	Unshielded

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

24
23
22
18
16
14
12
10
8

	Length Length

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Gray		White
	Red		Black
	Clear

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Voltage Voltage

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid
	Foil

	Use For Use For

Buildings

Interference
Shielding

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

RoHS Compliant

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Stereo Connection Size Stereo Connection Size

1/4 "

2.5 mm

3.5 mm

	Connection Type Connection Type


Pin	USB

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

	Black		Red
	White		Green
	Blue		Yellow
	Brown		Orange

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	OD OD

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

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

REACH Compliant

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Audio Equipment Cords

Hook up speakers to an audio signal. These cords have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Plug × Plug

Lg., ft.	Stereo Connection Plug Size	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
1 1/2	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000
3	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
6	2.5 mm	0.14"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
6	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
6	1/4"	0.2"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
12	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
25	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000
50	3.5 mm	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000

Plug × Socket

	Stereo Connection
Lg., ft.	Plug Size, mm	Socket Size, mm	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
1 1/2	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000
3	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
6	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
12	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	0000
25	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000
50	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid	Black	0000000	00000

Audio Equipment Cord Splitters

Play audio from one source on two different speakers. These splitters have shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

	Stereo Connection
Lg.	Plug Size, mm	Socket Size, mm	Cord OD	Shield Type	Color		Each
Plug × Socket
6"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	White	0000000	00000
12"	3.5	3.5	0.12"	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	0000

Low-Voltage Cable

Use For: Appliances, Vehicles
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as GPT cable, this cable is often used in low-voltage applications such as battery and vehicle wiring and radios. It has one red wire and one black wire to easily identify polarity. The wires can be pulled apart for installation.

									Per Ft.
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Wd.	Thick.	Outer Insulation Color	Industry Designation	Length, ft.		1-249	250-Up
Stranded Wire
12V DC
24	2	24/2	0.11"	0.06"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	00000	00000
18	2	18/2	0.21"	0.1"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
14	2	14/2	0.29"	0.15"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	000	000
12	2	12/2	0.33"	0.16"	Black, Red	GPT	25, 50, 100, 250, 500	000000	0000	000
10	2	10/2	0.4"	0.2"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000
8	2	8/2	0.49"	0.25"	Black, Red	GPT	10, 25, 50, 100, 250	000000	0000	0000

Duct-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range:
Unshielded: 0° to 165° F
Shielded: 32° to 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as plenum cable, this FPLP cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. The insulation is also flame resistant for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Unshielded Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	0.15"	Red	Black, Red	__	FPLP	UL Listed	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000
18	4	18/4	0.18"	Red	Black, Green, Red, Yellow	__	FPLP	UL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00
Shielded Solid Wire
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	0.16"	Red	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	FPLP	UL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Riser-Rated Fire Alarm Cable

Unshielded

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

This FPLR cable is approved for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It has flame-resistant insulation for use in critical circuits such as fire alarm systems and smoke detectors.

Use unshielded cable in applications where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Unshielded Solid Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	0.13"	Red	Black, Red	__	FPLR	ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
18	4	18/4	0.15"	Red	Black, Green, Red, Yellow	__	FPLR	ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	00
Shielded Solid Wire
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	0.15"	Red	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	FPLR	ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	00

Coiled Communication Cable

Use For: Buildings, Outdoors
Ultra Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F
Insulation: Neoprene Rubber

After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with microphones, headsets, and other types of low-circuit communication equipment.

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	OD	Coil OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Specifications Met		2 ft. Retracted Lg.	4 ft. Retracted Lg.
300V AC
23	2	23/2	1 A @ 86° F	0.22"	3/4"	Black	Black, White	UL Listed	00000000	000000	000000
23	3	23/3	1 A @ 86° F	0.22"	3/4"	Black	Black, Red, White	UL Listed	00000000	00000	00000
23	4	23/4	1 A @ 86° F	0.25"	0.88"	Black	Black, Green, Red, White	UL Listed	00000000	00000	00000
23	6	23/6	1 A @ 86° F	0.31"	1.13"	Black	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	UL Listed	00000000	00000	000000

Audio Cable

Use For: Audio, Buildings
Flexible
Temperature Range: See table
Outer Insulation Material: PVC Plastic

Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's communication wiring. This CL2 cable is suitable for in-wall installation in single-level facilities. The wires can be separated for installation. All cable has one wire marked for polarity, except for 0.17-in.-wide cable.

CL2 Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Temperature Range	Wd.	Thick.	Outer Insulation Color	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
150V AC/150V DC
14	2	14/2	0° to 140° F	0.38"	0.18"	Clear	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	000000	00	000000	00	0000000
12	2	12/2	0° to 140° F	0.41"	0.19"	Clear	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	00000	0000000	000000
300V DC
22	2	22/2	0° to 220° F	0.14"	0.07"	Black	__	0000000	0000	0000	00000	00000	00000
18	2	18/2	0° to 220° F	0.17"	0.09"	Clear	__	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	00000

Riser-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 140° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

This cable is designated CL3R and CMR, so it has flame-resistant insulation and is approved for use in low-circuit circuits in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels. It’s often used in intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.

Shielded Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
22	2	22/2	0.13"	Gray	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
22	4	22/4	0.15"	Gray	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	00000
22	8	22/8	0.21"	Gray	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	2	18/2	0.15"	Gray	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	3	18/3	0.19"	Gray	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	4	18/4	0.2"	Gray	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	6	18/6	0.23"	Gray	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
16	2	16/2	0.19"	Gray	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
16	4	16/4	0.22"	Gray	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
14	2	14/2	0.22"	Gray	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMR, CL3R	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Duct-Rated Communication and Security System Cable

Shielded

Use For:
Unshielded: Buildings
Shielded: Buildings, Interference Shielding
Flexible
Temperature Range: 0° to 165° F
Insulation: PVC Plastic

Also known as plenum cable, this cable is designated CL3P and CMP, so it has flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. Use it in low-current circuits such as intercoms, speakers, and security systems.

Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. It has an uninsulated ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.

Shielded Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	Features	Industry Designation	Specifications Met		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
22	2	22/2	0.14"	White	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000
22	4	22/4	0.15"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
22	8	22/8	0.21"	White	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	2	18/2	0.16"	White	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	3	18/3	0.19"	White	Black, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	4	18/4	0.2"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
18	6	18/6	0.23"	White	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
16	2	16/2	0.19"	White	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	0000	00000	00000	00000	000000
16	4	16/4	0.22"	White	Black, Green, Red, White	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000
14	2	14/2	0.22"	White	Black, Red	Uninsulated Ground Wire	CMP, CL3P	ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers and other devices that have different USB sizes or styles. All USB adapters are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

USB C Male × 3.5 mm Stereo Female

USB Standard	Number of Stereo Connections	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg.		Each
2.0	2	Aluminum	Silver	8"	00000000	000000