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Which is thicker 16 or 18 gauge wire?

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What Is Bigger - 14 or 16 Gauge Wire? 14-gauge speaker wire is thicker than 16-gauge. 14 gauge wire is 1.6mm in diameter and 16-gauge wire is 1.3mm in diameter.Feb 21, 2021');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('_8oJoYJS6Fp-T0PEPv6yGmAM113','
To determine what gauge wire you need, consider the carrying capacity and the amount of current the wire needs to conduct (measured in amperage or amps). Wire gauge is directly related to how many amps you need to run through it. The distance you need the wire to go can also impact the gauge of wire you need.Oct 2, 2019
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The higher the number the smaller the wire. If your stereo is high power you might want to use 14 or 12 gauge wire for better power handling. Smaller wire 16 gauge or 18 gauge can get warm or hot with high power amps. ... With a smaller gauge, you get a larger more conductive wire.

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