Connector & Wire Chart

Continuous current ratings for common RC connectors, and what each wire gauge can handle.

Connectors

Connector Continuous Amps Maximum Wire GA
JST/BEC 5A 22
DEANS MICRO 10A 16
TAMIYA 15A 16
2mm BULLET 20A 22
3.5mm BULLET 40A 12
XT30 30A —
XT60 60A 12
DEANS ULTRA 60A 16
EC3 60A 12
4mm BULLET 70A 10
XT90 90A 10
5mm BULLET 100A 10
EC5 120A 10
6mm BULLET 140A 8
8mm BULLET 200A 8

Wire

Wire GA Strand Count Insulation OD Amps
6 3200 SILICONE 8.3mm —
8 1020 SILICONE 5.4mm —
11 791 SILICONE 4.0mm —
13 490 SILICONE 4.0mm —
14 399 SILICONE 4.0mm 80A
16-17 210 SILICONE 2.8mm 50A
18 150 SILICONE 2.4mm 30A
20 90 SILICONE 1.5mm 20A
22 60 VINYL 1.4mm 10A
26 30 VINYL 1.2mm —

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