THHN Building Cable | 600V UL 83 Standard Electrical Wire

Product Overview

THHN building cable, 600V (UL 83 standard) is a general purpose wiring product for use in power, lighting and control circuits. This versatile electrical cable meets industry standards for both dry and wet locations when properly installed.

Key Applications

  • Power, lighting and control circuits in industrial and commercial installations

  • Use in conduit, ducts and trays for service feeders and branch circuits

  • Suitable for wet and dry locations (when used in accordance with NEC standards)

  • Machine Tool Wire (MTW) applications

  • Suitable for use in oil or coolants at specified temperature ratings

Technical Specifications

  • Rated Voltage: 600V

  • Temperature Rating:

    • 90°C in dry locations

    • 75°C in wet locations

    • 60°C when exposed to oil or coolants (as MTW)

  • Standards Compliance: UL 83

  • Environmental Ratings: Wet and dry locations

  • Chemical Resistance: Gasoline and oil resistant II

Cable Construction

  • Conductor: Copper

  • Insulation: PVC

  • Outer Sheath: Nylon

Product Specifications

Type Conductor Size AWG Construction No./mm Insulation Thickness mm Diameter mm Weight kg/km
THHN 14 7/0.62 0.38 2.9 25
THHN 14 19/0.38 0.38 2.94 25
THHN 12 7/0.78 0.38 3.38 38
THHN 12 19/0.47 0.38 3.39 38
THHN 10 7/0.98 0.51 4.24 59
THHN 10 19/0.60 0.51 4.3 59
THHN 8 7/1.23 0.76 5.55 97
THHN 8 19/0.95 0.76 5.61 96
THHN 6 7/1.56 0.76 6.54 147
THHN 6 19/0.95 0.76 6.63 146
THHN 4 7/1.96 0.76 7.74 135
THHN 4 19/1.19 0.76 7.81 135
THHN 3 7/2.20 1.02 9.02 292
THHN 3 19/1.33 1.02 9.07 291
THHN 2 7/2.47 1.02 9.83 361
THHN 2 19/1.50 1.02 9.92 361
THHN 1 19/1.68 1.02 10.88 457
THHN 1/0 19/1.89 1.27 12.43 585
THHN 2/0 19/2.12 1.27 13.58 724
THHN 3/0 19/2.38 1.27 14.88 900
THHN 4/0 19/2.67 1.27 16.33 1118
THHN 14 1/1.63 0.38 2.67 22
THHN 12 1/2.05 0.38 3.09 36
THHN 10 1/2.59 0.51 3.89 57
THHN 8 1/3.26 0.76 5.12 94

Features & Benefits

  • Dual Rated: THHN/THWN-2 for multiple applications

  • Versatile Installation: Suitable for conduit, ducts and trays

  • Wide Temperature Range: Multiple ratings for different environments

  • Chemical Resistance: Resists gasoline and oil

  • Code Compliant: Meets NEC requirements for various applications

  • Multiple Constructions: Available in both stranded and solid conductor options

Compliance & Standards

  • UL 83 Standard

  • NEC Compliant (2008/2011)

  • THHN/THWN-2 Rated

  • Suitable for wet locations (THWN-2)

Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please verify current NEC codes for proper application requirements.