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Nichrome Wire

Computes the total resistance, resistance per foot, required power, current, and voltage for a nichrome wire heating element based on alloy type (A or C), wire length, AWG gauge, and operating temperature.

Inputs

Nichrome Type (0 = A, 1 = C)

0 = Nichrome A, 1 = Nichrome C

Length(mm)

Wire length in millimetres

Gauge(AWG)

Wire gauge (AWG) — valid range 10 to 40

Temperature(°F)

Operating temperature in °F — valid range 400 to 2000°F

Results

Total Resistance0.000e+0ΩTotal resistance of the wire in ohms

Resistance Per Foot0.0625Ω/ftResistance per foot from lookup table

Power Required0.000e+0WPower required to reach target temperature in watts

Current Required16.20ACurrent required to reach target temperature in amps

Volts0.000e+0VVoltage required in volts