As with the power wire, the longer the run and the more current youre pushing through it, the larger size you should use. For example, if your amp is in the trunk and youre sending 100 watts to your front speakers, 14-gauge speaker wire is a good call. But if the amp is only 50 watts, 16-gauge would be fine.

How do I know my gauge size?

The “gauge” of a piece of wire refers to its diameter. On the American Wire Gauge (AWG) scale, gauge sizes run from 0000 (also written 4/0) to nearly 60. The larger the diameter of the wire, the smaller its gauge number will be.

What gauge wire do I need for a 1000 watt amp?

Why Use Quality Audio WireAmp Kit AWG (Wire Size)Amplifier Wattage1/0 AWG1000 Watts RMS and up4 AWG500 - 1000 Watts RMS8 AWG250 - 500 Watts RMS10 AWGLess Than 250 Watts RMS

How many watts can 2 gauge wire handle?

What Gauge Wire Do I Need For My Amp?Wire Gauge SizeTotal Amplifier RMS Wattage2 AWG1000-1500 Watts4 AWG400-1000 Watts6 AWG600-800 Watts8 AWG200-400 Watts2 more rows

Is a 14g or 16g bigger?

14g is bigger. The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle. Body piercing doesnt really use odd numbers, so the next size will always be the next even number.

What is the most common ear gauge size?

The most common gauges for this are the 16g, 18g and 19g. Next to the Forward Helix is the Helix or the outer rim of the ear that stretches down near the earlobe. Typical earring sizes for this part of the ear are 16g, 18g, 19g and 20g. Inside the Helix is the Anti-Helix.

Does it matter what gauge wire you use?

Unfortunately, size does matter. The most basic explanation on why wire gauge matters is because the thinner a wire is (higher gauge) the more resistance there will be to the flow of current. The amount of copper in wire roughly doubles when comparing wires 3 gauges apart.

What gauge wire do I need for a 2000 watt amp?

Up to 500 watts RMS = 8 gauge. 500 – 1000 watts RMS = 4 gauge. 1000 – 1500 watts RMS = 2 gauge. 1500 -2000 wats RMS = 0 gauge.

Whats smaller than a 14 gauge?

14 gauge = 1/16-inch or 1.6 millimeters. 8 gauge = 1/8-inch or 3.2 millimeters. 2 gauge = 1/4-inch or 6.5 millimeters. 0 gauge = 5/16-inch or 8.3 millimeters.

Can I put a 20G in a 16G piercing?

If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.

What size gauge can you not go back from?

Its often recommended that you start with 16 or 14 gauge when you first start stretching your ears. Stretching your ear larger than 2 gauge is often considered “the point of no return.” Once you stretch your ear to this point, youll likely need surgery if you want the hole to fully close.

What size gauge comes after 1 2 inch?

Ear Gauge to MM Conversion TableGaugeMillimeters(mm)Inches00g10 mm3/811 mm7/1612 mm1/214 mm9/1622 more rows

Can you run a 14 gauge wire off a 12-gauge wire?

More specifically, can you connect 14-gauge wire to 12-gauge wire? While this is possible, it is not recommended in order to prevent overloading. For example, if the amp capacity of your breaker is 20 amps, you should only use 12-gauge wire, and if its 15 amps, the entire circuit should be 14-gauge.