NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed) cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified in the National Electrical Code.
NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts.
Type NM-B cable complies with:
ASTM B-3 and B-8
UL Standard 83
UL Standard 719
Federal Specification A-A-59544
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
CONDUCTOR | COLOR | INSULATION THICKNESS (MILS) | GROUND WIRE | CABLE DIMENSION (MILS) | NET WEIGHT | ALLOWABLE AMPACITY | |||
SIZE | CONDUCTOR | STRAND NOS | SIZE (AWG) | STRAND NOS | |||||
TWO CONDUCTORS | |||||||||
14 | 2 | 1 | WHITE | 19 | 14 | 1 | 368*162 | 57 | 15 |
12 | 2 | 1 | YELLOW | 19 | 12 | 1 | 418*179 | 82 | 20 |
10 | 2 | 1 | ORANGE | 24 | 10 | 1 | 494*210 | 124 | 30 |
8 | 2 | 7 | BALCK | 35 | 10 | 1 | 618*272 | 186 | 40 |
6 | 2 | 7 | BLACK | 35 | 10 | 1 | 658*308 | 252 | 55 |
THREE CONDUCTORS | |||||||||
14 | 3 | 1 | BLUE | 19 | 14 | 1 | 462*176 | 78 | 15 |
12 | 3 | 1 | PURPLE | 19 | 12 | 1 | 524*190 | 112 | 20 |
10 | 3 | 1 | PINK | 24 | 10 | 1 | 630*220 | 166 | 30 |
8 | 3 | 7 | BLACK | 35 | 10 | 1 | 572 | 255 | 40 |
6 | 3 | 7 | BLACK | 35 | 10 | 1 | 659 | 360 | 55 |
4 | 3 | 7 | BLACK | 46 | 8 | 1 | 825 | 565 | 70 |
2 | 3 | 7 | BLACK | 46 | 8 | 1 | 870 | 818 | 95 |
FOUR CONDUCTORS | |||||||||
14 | 2/2 | 1 | WHITE | 19 | 14 | 1 | 336 | 91 | 15 |
12 | 4 | 1 | WHITE | 19 | 14 | 1 | 336 | 91 | 15 |
12 | 2/2 | 1 | YELLOW | 19 | 12 | 1 | 381 | 132 | 20 |
12 | 4 | 1 | YELLOW | 19 | 12 | 1 | 381 | 132 | 20 |
10 | 4 | 1 | ORANGE | 24 | 10 | 1 | 465 | 201 | 30 |
Notes:
1. Jacket thickness for all NM-B cable is 30 mils.
2. Color code for 2/2 conductor cable is Black, White, Red, and White with Red stripe.
3. Color code for 4 conductor cable is Black, White, Red, and Blue.