The smaller the wire gauge number, the larger the wire diameter. Common sizes include 16-, 14-, 12-, 10-, 8-, 6-, and 2-gauge wire. The size of the wire dictates how much current can safely pass ...

A 20-amp circuit requires wire that’s 12-gauge or larger ... vehicle charging stations require a 50 amp circuit, which needs 6 AWG. Check out plans and instructions to change a single-pole ...