ASTM B1006-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Electrical Overhead Conductor Code Word Names

ABSTRACT
This specification lists code word names for bare overhead electrical conductors that are recognized in North America. Code word names are used to describe various conductor constructions used in North America, Europe and elsewhere in the world. The code word name construction can be modified with the use of suffix modifiers that identify additional construction variations. For example, the type of steel core material used in an ACSR (aluminum conductors, steel reinforced) type of conductor may be modified with the letter designation "/GA3" denoting the strength and type of coating for the steel core material. The code word names are grouped into tables of like constructions. The tables provide the applicable ASTM standard for which the conductor construction may be built to. They include code word names that are referenced in Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification lists code word names for bare overhead electrical conductors that are recognized in North America. A procedure has been outlined for adding additional code word names to this standard. Code word names have been in existence for many years describing various conductor constructions used in North America, Europe and elsewhere in the world. Their origin is not clearly understood. The historical basis of this standard originates from code word names developed years ago by member utility companies that participated in the US Aluminum Association, Technical Committee.  
1.2 The code word names are grouped into tables of like constructions. The code word name construction can be modified with the use of suffix modifiers that identify additional construction variations. For example the type of steel core material used in an ACSR type of conductor may be modified with the letter designation “/GA3” denoting the strength and type of coating for the steel core material.  
1.3 The tables provide the applicable ASTM standard for which the conductor construction may be built to. For conductors that are unique to use in Canada, the applicable CSA International standard is referenced.  
1.4 The tables include code word names that are referenced in Canadian CSA and European CENELEC standards. The information is believed to be correct however the user of this document is encouraged to consult the applicable CSA or CENELEC standard for confirmation.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2023
• ICS: 29.240.20 - Power transmission and distribution lines
• Technical Committee: B01 - Electrical Conductors
• Drafting Committee: B01.07 - Conductors of Light Metals

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B1006-17 - Standard Specification for Electrical Overhead Conductor Code Word Names
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B232/B232M-24 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM B502/B502M-23 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Clad Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Aluminum Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B957/B957M-23 - Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B802/B802M-23 - Standard Specification for Zinc–5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B606/B606M-23 - Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B958/B958M-23 - Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zinc–5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B400/B400M-23 - Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B231/B231M-23 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B232/B232M-22 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2022
• Refers: ASTM B802/B802M-22 - Standard Specification for Zinc–5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2022
• Refers: ASTM B606/B606M-22 - Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Conductors, Steel Reinforced
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2022
• Refers: ASTM B958/B958M-22 - Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zinc–5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2022
• Refers: ASTM B957/B957M-22 - Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2022
• Refers: ASTM B231/B231M-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2021

Overview

ASTM B1006-17(2023) outlines the standardized code word names used for identifying bare overhead electrical conductors in North America. These code word names support efficient communication about different conductor constructions not just in North America, but in Europe and other international markets as well. The specification facilitates clarity during engineering, procurement, installation, and maintenance of electric utility infrastructure. The document also establishes a framework for introducing new code word names based on emerging industry needs, ensuring the standard remains relevant and up-to-date.

Key Topics

• Purpose of Code Word Names:
  Code word names provide a concise, standardized method for referencing specific overhead conductor constructions. This simplifies communication between manufacturers, utilities, and regulatory bodies, and streamlines product selection, specification writing, and procurement processes.

• Grouping and Modifiers:
  Code word names are organized into tables based on conductor construction types (e.g., all aluminum, aluminum alloy, steel-reinforced). Names can be further tailored using suffix modifiers to indicate construction variations such as steel core type, coating strength/class, or compactness of conductor.

• International Relevance:
  The standard references code word names used in other recognized standards, including those from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC). This cross-referencing promotes global compatibility and harmonization.

• Code Word Naming Conventions:
  Common naming families, such as birds (for ACSR and ACSS), flowers (for AAC), and reptiles (for compact conductors), make identification user-friendly. Each name is associated with detailed technical characteristics through the standard’s tabular structure.

• Update Procedure:
  The standard includes a mechanism for submitting new code word names for review and incorporation, ensuring the list remains relevant to utility practices and technology advances.

Applications

• Electric Utility Infrastructure:
  Utilities use code word names defined by ASTM B1006 to accurately specify and order bare overhead conductors for transmission and distribution lines. This ensures compatibility, safety, and performance for high-voltage power delivery.

• Engineering & Design:
  Engineers reference these code word names in technical documentation, schematics, and specifications to precisely describe the conductor types required for new installations or upgrades.

• Procurement & Supply Chain:
  Buyers and manufacturers rely on code word names for clear identification during tendering, purchasing, and inventory management, reducing the risk of miscommunication or incorrect product delivery.

• Regulatory Compliance and International Projects:
  By referencing code word names recognized by ASTM, CSA, and CENELEC, the standard supports cross-border utility projects and regulatory compliance in multi-jurisdictional environments.

Related Standards

• ASTM B231/B231M: Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
• ASTM B232/B232M: Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• ASTM B400/B400M: Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors
• ASTM B401, B498/B498M, B502/B502M: Specifications for various steel core wires and aluminum-clad wires
• CSA C61089: Canadian standard for overhead electric stranded conductors
• CENELEC EN 50182: European standard for conductors for overhead lines

Value of Standardized Conductor Naming

Using the code word naming system established by ASTM B1006-17(2023) enables clear and consistent communication across the electrical conductor industry. Whether for transmission line upgrades, system expansions, or new grid interconnections, this standard helps ensure that conductor specifications are clearly understood and met. This reduces costs, shortens project timelines, and supports interoperability and safety for electrical networks worldwide.

Keywords: overhead conductor code word names, aluminum conductors, steel-reinforced conductors, ASTM B1006, electrical utility standards, conductor identification, international compatibility, electric power transmission.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: B1006 − 17 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Electrical Overhead Conductor Code Word Names
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B1006; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
1.1 This specification lists code word names for bare over-
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
head electrical conductors that are recognized in North
extent referenced herein:
America. A procedure has been outlined for adding additional
code word names to this standard. Code word names have been 2.2 ASTM Standards:
B231/B231M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded
in existence for many years describing various conductor
Aluminum 1350 Conductors
constructions used in North America, Europe and elsewhere in
B232/B232M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded
the world. Their origin is not clearly understood. The historical
Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
basis of this standard originates from code word names
B399/B399M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded
developed years ago by member utility companies that partici-
Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 and 6201-T83 Conductors
pated in the US Aluminum Association, Technical Committee.
B400/B400M Specification for Compact Round Concentric-
1.2 The code word names are grouped into tables of like
Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
constructions. The code word name construction can be modi- B401 Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-
fied with the use of suffix modifiers that identify additional Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Steel-Reinforced
(ACSR/COMP)
construction variations. For example the type of steel core
B498/B498M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
material used in an ACSR type of conductor may be modified
Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conduc-
with the letter designation “/GA3” denoting the strength and
tors
type of coating for the steel core material.
B502/B502M Specification for Aluminum-Clad Steel Core
1.3 The tables provide the applicable ASTM standard for
Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Aluminum Conduc-
which the conductor construction may be built to. For conduc-
tors
tors that are unique to use in Canada, the applicable CSA
B549 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum
International standard is referenced.
Conductors, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced for Use in
Overhead Electrical Conductors
1.4 The tables include code word names that are referenced
B606/B606M Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated
in Canadian CSA and European CENELEC standards. The
(Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Elec-
information is believed to be correct however the user of this
trical Conductors
document is encouraged to consult the applicable CSA or
B609/B609M Specification for Aluminum 1350 Round
CENELEC standard for confirmation.
Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical
Purposes
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
B701/B701M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Self-Damping Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
(ACSR/SD)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
B778 Specification for Shaped Wire Compact Concentric-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors (AAC/TW)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
B779 Specification for Shaped Wire Compact Concentric-
Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Steel-Reinforced
(ACSR/TW)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on
Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.07 on
Conductors of Light Metals. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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B1006 − 17 (2023)
B802/B802M Specification for Zinc–5 % Aluminum- 3.2.10 A2—Canadian designation for Aluminum Alloy
Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Stranded Conductors manufactured with 6101 T81 aluminum
Overhead Electrical Conductors alloy (see AAAC).
B803/B803M Specification for High-Strength Zinc–5 %
3.2.11 A4—Canadian designation for Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for
Stranded Conductors manufactured with 6101 T83 aluminum
Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
alloy (see AAAC).
B856 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum
3.2.12 AxF—Canadian designation for compact (formed)
Conductors, Coated Steel Supported (ACSS)
Aluminum Stranded Conductors where the “x” can be a
B857 Specification for Shaped Wire Compact Concentric-
number 1 to 4 denoting the different aluminum or aluminum
Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Sup-
alloy material, as in A1F or A4F.
ported (ACSS/TW)
3.2.13 A1/S1A—Canadian designation for ACSR, 1350 H19
B911/B911M Specification for ACSR Twisted Pair Conduc-
aluminum with “CSA” Regular Strength, Class “A” Coated,
tor (ACSR/TP)
Galvanized Steel core.
B957/B957M Specification for Extra-High-Strength and
Ultra-High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core
3.2.14 AxF/S1A—Canadian designation for compact
Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
(formed) ACSR where the “x” can be a number 1 to 4 denoting
B958/B958M Specification for Extra-High-Strength and
the different aluminum or aluminum alloy material, as in
Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zinc–5% Aluminum-
A1F/S1A or A4F/S1A.
Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in
3.3 ACSR and ACSS Construction Suffıx Modifiers:
Overhead Electrical Conductors
3.3.1 /GA2 (formerly referred to as simply GA)—conductor
2.3 Canadian Standards Association:
built with regular strength, galvanized steel core wire, coating
CSA C61089-11 (R2015) Round Wire Concentric Lay Over-
Class A in accordance with Specification B498/B498M.
head Electric Stranded Conductors
3.3.2 /GC2 (formerly referred to as simply GC)—conductor
CSA C49.2-10 (R2014) Compact Round Aluminum Con-
built with regular strength, galvanized steel core wire, coating
ductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
Class C in accordance with Specification B498/B498M.
CSA C49.5-10 (R2015) Compact Round Aluminum
Stranded Conductors (Compact Round ASC)
3.3.3 /GA3 (formerly referred to as simply HS)—conductor
2.4 European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardiza- built with high-strength, galvanized steel core wire, coating
tion (CENELEC): Class A in accordance with Specification B606/B606M.
EN 50182 (2001) Conductors for Overhead Lines—Round
3.3.4 /MA2 (formerly referred to as simply MA)—conductor
Wire Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors (and the sec-
built with regular strength, Zn-5A1-MM alloy coated steel core
tion for conductors utilized in the United Kingdom region)
wire, coating Class A in accordance with Specification B802/
B802M.
3. Terminology
3.3.5 /MA3 (formerly referred to as simply MS)—conductor
3.1 Definitions:
built with high-strength Zn-5A1-MM alloy coated steel core
3.1.1 galvanized, n—zinc coated.
wire, coating Class A in accordance with Specification B803/
3.1.2 aluminized, n—aluminum coated.
B803M.
3.2 Abbreviations:
3.3.6 /MA4—conductor built with extra-high-strength Zn-
3.2.1 Zn-5AI-MM—zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy.
5A1-MM alloy coated steel core wire, coating Class A in
accordance with Specification B958/B958M.
3.2.2 ACSR—aluminum conductor, steel reinforced.
3.2.3 AACSR—aluminum alloy conductor, steel reinforced. 3.3.7 /GA4—conductor built with extra-high-strength galva-
nized steel core wire, coating Class A, in accordance with
3.2.4 AAC—all aluminum conductor.
Specification B957/B957M.
3.2.5 AAAC—all aluminum alloy conductor.
3.3.8 /MA5—conductor built with ultra-high-strength Zn-
3.2.6 ACSS—aluminum conductor, steel supported.
5A1-MM alloy coated steel core, coating Class A, in accor-
3.2.7 ASC—former Canadian designation for Aluminum
dance with Specification B958/B958M.
Stranded Conductors (see A1).
3.3.9 /GA5—conductor built with ultra-high-strength galva-
3.2.8 AASC—former Canadian designation for Aluminum
nized steel core wire, coating Class A, in accordance with
Alloy Stranded Conductors (see A2 and A4).
Specification B957/B957M.
3.2.9 A1—Canadian designation for Aluminum Stranded
3.3.10 /AW2 (formerly referred to as simply AW)—
Conductors manufactured with 1350 H19 aluminum (see
conductor built with aluminum clad steel in accordance with
AAC).
Specification B502/B502M.
3.3.11 /AW3—conductor built with high strength aluminum
Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way,
clad steel in accordance with Specification B502/B502M.
Suite 100, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5N6, Canada, http://shop.csa.ca.
3.3.12 /S1A—Canadian designation for regular strength gal-
Available from European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
(CENELEC), Rue De Stassart 34, 1050 Brussels, https://www.cenelec.eu. vanized steel core used in ACSR.
B1006 − 17 (2023)
3.3.13 /S2A—Canadian designation for high strength galva- Table 7 Trapezoidal Shaped – ACSR and ACSS Stranded
nized steel core used in ACSR (similar to ASTM GA2). Conductors – Aluminum Area Equal Design to Standard
Concentric Stranded Conductors (Bird / TW Code Word
3.3.14 /S3A—Canadian designation for extra high strength
Names)
galvanized steel core used in ACSR (similar to ASTM GA3).
Table 8 Trapezoidal Shaped – ACSR and ACSS Stranded
3.3.15 /20SATypeA—Canadian designation for aluminum
Conductors – Diameter Equal Design to Standard Concentric
clad steel core used in ACSR (similar to Specification B502/
Round Conductor (Mountain Code Word Names)
B502M AW2).
Table 9 Self Damping (SD) ACSR Stranded Conductors
(Bird Code Names modified with /SD suffix)
3.4 AAC, AAAC, ACSR, and ACSS Construction Suffıx
Table 10 Concentric Round – 6201 T81 Aluminum Alloy
Modifiers:
Stranded Conductors (City Code Word Names)
3.4.1 /TW—trapezoidal shaped aluminum strand wires.
Table 11 Concentric Round – 6101 T81 (A2) Aluminum
3.4.2 /COMPACT—die compacted aluminum strand wires.
Alloy Stranded Conductors (City Code Word Names)
Table 12 Concentric Round – 5005* Aluminum Alloy
3.5 ACSR Construction Suffıx Modifier:
Stranded Conductors (Nautical or Geometry Code Word
3.5.1 /TP—twisted pair (see Specification B911/B911M).
Names) (*Please note these conductors are no longer manu-
This is a twisted assembly of the two of the code word name
factured. The code word names are provided for information
conductors. TP conductors may also be built with AAC and
only.)
AAAC component conductors.
Table 13 Miscellaneous Canadian Conductors
3.6 ACSR Construction Suffıx Modifier:
Table 14 Concentric Round – British 1350H19 Aluminum
3.6.1 /SD—self dampening (see Specification B701/ Stranded Conductors (Insect Code Word Names)
Table 15 Concentric Round – British Aluminum Alloy (AL3)
B701M). This is a special assembly with air gap spaces
between the aluminum and steel layer, and also between Stranded Conductors (Tree Code Word Names)
Table 16 Concentric Round – British ACSR Stranded
adjacent layers of aluminum.
Conductors (Animal Code Word Names)
3.7 Historically Code Word names for overhead conductors
Table 17 Index – Alphabetical Code Word Index and
were assigned a generic “family” of names to describe the type
Corresponding Table Number
of conductor product. For example, in North America bird code
5. Addition of Code Word Names
word names were assigned to ACSR type conductors. See
Chart 1 (Fig. 1) for additional examples of naming conventions
5.1 Additional Code word Names can be submitted to the
for bare overhead conductors that are used in North America
ASTM B01 Electrical Conductors committee for incorporation
and around the world.
into this specification. A conductor data sheet is to be provided
detailing the construction details and aluminum or other metal
4. Classification and Code Word Name
details of the conductor, as well as reference to the applicable
ASTM or CSA standard(s).
4.1 See Tables 1 through 5 for various overhead conductor
5.2 This standard also lists known European conductor code
constructions and code word names.
word names. These are listed for information only. Additional
Table 1 Concentric Round – 1350H19 Aluminum Stranded
European code word names may also be submitted for consid-
Conductors (Flower Code Word Names)
eration of being added into the standard.
Table 2 Compact Round – 1350H19 Aluminum Stranded
5.3 This standard also includes conductor name / trade size
Conductors (Reptile Code Word Names)
identifiers for non-traditional conductor constructions that have
Table 3 Trapezoidal Shaped – 1350H19 Aluminum Stranded
seen common use in the North American marketplace. Addi-
Conductors – Aluminum Area Equal Design to Standard
tional code word names / trade size identifiers may also be
Concentric Stranded Conductors (Flower / TW Code Word
submitted for other conductor constructions with the general
Names)
proviso that they have at least a decade of known history of use
Table 4 Trapezoidal Shaped – 1350H19 Aluminum Stranded
in North America.
Conductors – Diameter Equal Design to Standard Concentric
Round Conductor (Mountain Code Word Names) 6. Keywords
Table 5 Concentric Round – ACSR and ACSS Stranded
6.1 aluminum conductor; code word names; concentric-lay-
Conductors (Bird Code Word Names)
stranded aluminum conductor; electrical conductors; electrical
Table 6 Compact Round – ACSR Aluminum Stranded conductors, aluminum; steel-reinforced conductors; stranded
Conductors (Fish Code Word Names) aluminum conductors
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Chart 1 — Example Overhead Conductor Naming Conventions
Code Word Family Conductor Type Country of Origin Example
Flowers AAC 1350 USA/Canada Tulip
Insects AAC 1350 United Kingdom Centipede
Celestial AAC 1350 Australia Jupiter
Reptiles Smooth Body AAC (Compacted) – 1350 Canada Lizard
Mountains AAC TW 1350 – diameter equivalent design USA Hood
Place Names (Cities) AAAC 6201 USA Akron
Place Names (Cities) AAAC 6101T81 Canada Montreal
Trees AAAC 6201 United Kingdom Poplar
Chemical Elements AAAC 1120 Australia Argon
Gemstones AAAC 6201A Australia Opal
Aster + mm AAAC 6201F France ASTER 240
Nautical/Geometry AAAC 5005 USA Radian
Birds ACSR and ACSS USA/Canada Drake
Rivers ACSR – concentric round, diameter based Canada Peace River
Animals ACSR United Kingdom Moose
Canna/Crocus + mm ACSR France Canna 79.5
Sports ACSR + Aluminum Clad Steel Core Australia Golf
Fruit ASCR Australia Banana
Fish Smooth Body (Compacted) ACSR Canada Pike
Rivers ACSR/TW and ACSS/TW – USA Suwanee
diameter equivalent design
Great Lakes ASCR/TW – diameter equivalent design Canada Superior
Fruit + 1120 AACSR with 1120 aluminum Australia Banana 1120
Sports + 1120 AACSR + 1120 aluminum + Aluminum Clad Australis Golf 1120
Steel Core
FIG. 1 Naming Conventions
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TABLE 1 Concentric Round—1350-H19 Aluminum Stranded Conductors
Reference Standard = ASTM B231/B231M and CAN/CSA C61089
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
Nightshade 4 327 000 2193 127 Agave 300 000 152.0 37
Bluebonnet 3 500 000 1773 127 Amaryllis 636 000 322.3 61
Trillium 3 000 000 1520 127 Anemone 874 500 443.1 37
Bitterroot 2 750 000 1393 91 1393-A1-91 Arbutus 795 000 402.8 37
Toadflax 2 500 000 1267 61 Aster 2/0 AWG 67.44 7
Lupine 2 500 000 1267 91 1267-A1-91 Begonia 2 AWG 33.63 Solid
Pigweed 2 300 000 1165 61 Bitterroot 2 750 000 1393 91
Sagebrush 2 250 000 1140 91 1140-A1-91 Bluebell 1 033 500 523.7 37
Jewelweed 2 000 000 1013 61 Bluebonnet 3 500 000 1773 127
Cowslip 2 000 000 1013 91 1013-A1-91 Buttercup 2/0 AWG 67.44 19
Jessamine 1 750 000 886.7 61 Camellia 1 000 000 506.7 61
Cineraria 1 750 000 886.7 91 Cana 397 500 201.4 19
Tule 1 700 000 861.4 61 Carnation 1 431 000 725.1 61
Coreopsis 1 590 000 805.7 61 806-A1-61 Cattail 750 000 380.0 61
B
Dogwood 1 590 000 805.7 91 Cineraria 1 750 000 886.7 91
Gladiolus 1 510 500 765.4 61 765-A1-61 Cockscomb 900 000 456.0 37
Carnation 1 431 000 725.1 61 725-A1-61 Columbine 1 351 500 684.8 61
Columbine 1 351 000 684.8 61 685-A1-61 Coreopsis 1 590 000 805.7 61
Gentian 1 272 000 644.5 37 Cosmos 477 000 241.7 19
Narcissus 1 272 000 644.5 61 645-A1-61 Cowslip 2 000 000 1013 91
Hawthorn 1 192 500 604.2 61 604-A1-61 Crocus 874 500 443.1 61
Marigold 1 113 000 564.0 61 564-A1-61 Daffodil 350 000 177.3 19
Bluebell 1 033 500 523.7 37 524-A1-37 Dahlia 556 500 282.0 19
Larkspur 1 033 500 523.7 61 Daisy 266 800 135.2 7
Hawkweed 1 000 000 506.7 37 507-A1-37 Dandelion 250 000 126.7 37
B
Camellia 1 000 000 506.7 61 Dogwood 1 590 000 805.7 91
Magnolia 954 000 483.4 37 483-A1-37 Flag 700 000 354.7 61
Goldenrod 954 000 483.4 61 Four-o’clock 400 000 202.7 19
Cockscomb 900 000 456.0 37 456-A1-37 Foxglove 266 800 135.2 37
Snapdragon 900 000 456.0 61 Fuchsia 800 000 405.4 37
Anemone 874 500 443.1 37 443-A1-37 Gardenia 350 000 177.3 37
Crocus 874 500 443.1 61 Gazania 550 000 278.7 37
Fuchsia 800 000 405.4 37 Gentian 1 272 000 644.5 37
Heliotrope 800 000 405.4 61 Geranium 1/0 AWG 53.51 19
Arbutus 795 000 402.8 37 403-A1-37 Gladiolus 1 510 500 765.4 61
Lilac 795 000 402.8 61 Goldenrod 954 000 483.4 61
Petunia 750 000 380.0 37 380-A1-37 Goldentuft 450 000 228.0 19
Cattail 750 000 380.0 61 Hawkweed 1 000 000 506.7 37
Violet 715 500 362.5 37 363-A1–37 Hawthorn 1 192 500 604.2 61
Nasturtium 715 500 362.5 61 Heliotrope 800 000 405.4 61
Verbena 700 000 354.7 37 355-A1-37 Heuchera 650 000 329.4 37
Flag 700 000 354.7 61 Hollyhock 336 400 170.5 37
Heuchera 650 000 329.4 37 329-A1-37 Hyacinth 500 000 253.4 37
Ice Plant 650 000 329.4 61 Ice Plant 650 000 329.4 61
Orchid 636 000 322.3 37 322-A1-37 Iris 2 AWG 33.63 7
Amaryllis 636 000 322.3 61 Jessamine 1 750 000 886.7 61
Meadowsweet 600 000 304.0 37 304-A1-37 Jewelweed 2 000 000 1013 61
Lotus 600 000 304.0 61 Larkspur 1 033 500 523.7 61
Dahlia 556 500 282.0 19 282-A1-19 Laurel 266 800 135.2 19
Mistletoe 556 500 282.0 37 Lilac 795 000 402.8 61
Gazania 550 000 278.7 37 Lily 3 AWG 26.66 7
Zinnia 500 000 253.4 19 253-A1-19 Lotus 600 000 304.0 61
Hyacinth 500 000 253.4 37 Lupine 2 500 000 1267 91
Cosmos 477 000 241.7 19 242-A1-19 Magnolia 954 000 483.4 37
Syringa 477 000 241.7 37 Marigold 1 113 000 564.0 61
Goldentuft 450 000 228.0 19 228-A1-19 Meadowsweet 600 000 304.0 37
Yarrow 450 000 228.0 37 Mistletoe 556 500 282.0 37
Four-o’clock 400 000 202.7 19 Narcissus 1 272 000 644.5 61
Xerophyte 400 000 202.7 37 Nasturtium 715 500 362.5 61
Canna 397 500 201.4 19 201-A1-19 Nightshade 4 327 000 2193 127
Daffodil 350 000 177.3 19 177-A1-19 Orchid 636 000 322.3 37
Gardenia 350 000 177.3 37 Oxlip 4/0 AWG 107.2 7
Tulip 336 400 170.5 19 170-A1-19 Pansy 1 AWG 42.41 7
Hollyhock 336 400 170.5 37 Passionflower 6 AWG 13.30 Solid
Peony 300 000 152.0 19 152-A1-19 Peachbell 6 AWG 13.30 7
Agave 300 000 152.0 37 Peony 300 000 152.0 19
Daisy 266 800 135.2 7 135-A1-7 Petunia 750 000 380.0 37
Laurel 266 800 135.2 19 135-A1-19 Phlox 3/0 AWG 85.03 7
Foxglove 266 800 135.2 37 Pigweed 2 300 000 1165 61
Sneezewort 250 000 126.7 7 Pom Pom 4 AWG 21.15 Solid
Valerian 250 000 126.7 19 127-A1-19 Poppy 1/0 AWG 53.51 7
Dandelion 250 000 126.7 37 Primrose 3/0 AWG 85.03 19
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 1 Continued
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
Oxlip 4/0 AWG 107.2 7 107-A1-7 Rose 4 AWG 21.15 7
Sunflower 4/0 AWG 107.2 19 Sagebrush 2 250 000 1140 91
Phlox 3/0 AWG 85.03 7 85-A1-7 Snapdragon 900 000 456.0 61
Primrose 3/0 AWG 85.03 19 Sneezewort 250 000 126.7 7
Aster 2/0 AWG 67.44 7 67-A1-7 Sunflower 4/0 AWG 107.2 19
Buttercup 2/0 AWG 67.44 19 Syringa 477 000 241.7 37
Poppy 1/0 AWG 53.51 7 54-A1-7 Thistle 1/0 AWG 53.51 Solid
Geranium 1/0 AWG 53.51 19 Toadflax 2 500 000 1267 61
Thistle 1/0 AWG 53.51 Solid Trillium 3 000 000 1520 127
Pansy 1 AWG 42.41 7 42-A1-7 Tule 1 700 000 861.4 61
Wallflower 1 AWG 42.41 19 Tulip 336 400 170.5 19
Iris 2 AWG 33.63 7 34-A1-7 Valerian 250 000 126.7 19
Begonia 2 AWG 33.63 Solid Verbena 700 000 354.7 37
Lily 3 AWG 26.66 7 27-A1-7 Violet 715 500 362.5 37
Rose 4 AWG 21.15 7 21-A1-7 Wallflower 1 AWG 42.41 19
Pom Pom 4 AWG 21.15 Solid Xerophyte 400 000 202.7 37
Peachbell 6 AWG 13.30 7 13-A1-7 Yarrow 450 000 228.0 37
Passionflower 6 AWG 13.30 Solid Zinnia 500 000 253.4 19
A
As found in the CAN/CSA C61089 standard.
B
1590 kcmil AAC Dogwood is also used for a Canadian 4/0 AWG Compact AAC Covered Line Wire.
TABLE 2 Compact Round—1350-H19 Aluminum Stranded Conductors
Reference Standard = ASTM B400/B400M and CSA C49.5
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
B
Chockwalla 477 000 241.7 19 242-A1F-18-18.3 Alligator 2/0 AWG 67.44 7
B B
Hatteria 397 500 201.4 19 201-A1F-18-16.7 Anoli 3/0 AWG 85.03 19
B B
Basilisk 336 400 170.5 19 170-A1F-18-15.3 Basilisk 336 400 170.5 19
B B
Tadpole 300 000 152.0 19 152-A1F-18-14.5 Chockwalla 477 000 241.7 19
B B
Komodo 266 800 135.2 19 135-A1F-18-13.6 Clayman 4/0 AWG 107.2 19
B
Clayman 4/0 AWG 107.2 19 107-A1F-18-12.1 Crocodile 3/0 AWG 85.03 7
Salamander 4/0 AWG 107.2 7 107-A1F-7-12.1 Dragon 4 AWG 21.10 7
B B
Anoli 3/0 AWG 85.03 19 85-A1F-18-10.7 Gecko 2/0 AWG 67.44 19
B
Crocodile 3/0 AWG 85.03 7 85-A1F-7-10.7 Hatteria 397 500 201.4 19
B B
Gecko 2/0 AWG 67.44 19 67-A1F-18-9.6 Komodo 266 800 135.2 19
Alligator 2/0 AWG 67.44 7 67-A1F-7-9.6 Lizard 3 AWG 26.66 7
B
Skink 1/0 AWG 53.51 19 54-A1F-18-8.5 Moloch 2 AWG 33.63 7
Tuatara 1/0 AWG 53.51 7 54-A1F-7-8.5 Monitor 1 AWG 42.41 7
B B
Newt 1 AWG 42.41 19 Newt 1 AWG 42.41 19
Monitor 1 AWG 42.41 7 42-A1F-7-7.6 Ozark 5 AWG 16.77 7
Moloch 2 AWG 33.63 7 34-A1F-7-6.8 Salamander 4/0 AWG 107.2 7
B
Lizard 3 AWG 26.66 7 Skink 1/0 AWG 53.51 19
B
Dragon 4 AWG 21.10 7 21-A1F-7-5.4 Tadpole 300 000 152.0 19
Ozark 5 AWG 16.77 7 Toad 6 AWG 13.33 7
Toad 6 AWG 13.33 7 13-A1F-7-4.3 Tuatara 1/0 AWG 53.51 7
A
As found in the CAN/CSA C49.5 standard.
B
18 wires minimum.
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 3 Trapezoidal Shaped—1350-H19 Aluminum Stranded Conductors
Aluminum Area Equal Design to Standard Concentric Round Conductor
Reference Standard = ASTM B778 (AAC/TW)
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
A A
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 2
AWG or cmil m AWG or cmil mm
Trillium/TW 3 000 000 1520 71 Arbutus/TW 795 000 402.8 17
Lupine/TW 2 500 000 1267 71 Bluebell/TW 1 033 500 523.7 31
Cowslip/TW 2 000 000 1013 49 Canna/TW 397 500 201.4 17
Jessamine/TW 1 750 000 886.7 49 Carnation/TW 1 431 000 725.1 31
Coreopsis/TW 1 590 000 805.7 49 Cockscomb/TW 900 000 456.0 17
Carnation/TW 1 431 000 725.1 31 Columbine/TW 1 351 500 684.8 31
Columbine/TW 1 351 500 684.8 31 Coreopsis/TW 1 590 000 805.7 49
Narcissus/TW 1 272 000 644.5 31 Cosmos/TW 477 000 241.7 17
Hawthorn/TW 1 192 500 604.2 31 Cowslip/TW 2 000 000 1013 49
Marigold/TW 1 113 000 564.0 31 Hawkweed/TW 1 000 000 506.7 31
Bluebell/TW 1 033 500 523.7 31 Hawthorn/TW 1 192 500 604.2 31
Hawkweed/TW 1 000 000 506.7 31 Jessamine/TW 1 750 000 886.7 49
Magnolia/TW 954 000 483.4 31 Lupine/TW 2 500 000 1266.8 71
Cockscomb/TW 900 000 456.0 17 Magnolia/TW 954 000 483.4 31
Arbutus/TW 795 000 402.8 17 Marigold/TW 1 113 000 564.0 31
Nasturtium/TW 750 000 380.0 17 Meadowsweet/TW 600 000 304.0 17
Verbena/TW 700 000 354.7 17 Mistletoe/TW 556 500 282.0 17
Orchid/TW 636 000 322.3 17 Narcissus/TW 1 272 000 644.5 31
Meadowsweet/TW 600 000 304.0 17 Nasturtium/TW 750 000 380.0 17
Mistletoe/TW 556 600 282.0 17 Orchid/TW 636 000 322.3 17
Zinnia/TW 500 000 253.4 17 Trillium/TW 3 000 000 1520.1 71
Cosmos/TW 477 000 241.7 17 Tulip/TW 336 400 170.5 17
Canna/TW 397 500 201.4 17 Verbena/TW 700 000 354.7 17
Tulip/TW 336 400 170.5 17 Zinnia/TW 500 000 253.4 17
A
The number of strands shown is a guide. The number of actual strands may vary depending on the manufacturer’s preference.
TABLE 4 Trapezoidal Shaped—1350-H19 Aluminum Stranded Conductors
Diameter Equal Design to Standard Concentric Round Conductor
Reference Standard = ASTM B778 (AAC/TW)
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
A A
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 2
AWG or cmil mm AWG or cmil mm
Adams/TW 3 006 200 1523 71 Adams/TW 3 006 200 1523 71
Shasta/TW 2 667 200 1352 71 Helens/TW 1 123 100 569.1 31
Jefferson/TW 2 388 100 1210 52 Hood/TW 1 583 200 802.2 34
Powell/TW 2 093 600 1061 49 Jefferson/TW 2 388 100 1210 52
Whitney/TW 1 812 700 918.5 49 Logan/TW 322 500 163.4 17
B
Hood/TW 1 583 200 802.2 34 Mazama/TW 1 346 800 682.4 31
B
Mazama/TW 1 346 800 682.4 31 McKiley/TW 761 500 385.9 17
Helens/TW 1 123 100 569.1 31 Powell/TW 2 093 600 1061 49
Rainier/TW 918 800 465.6 31 Rainier/TW 918 800 465.6 31
McKiley/TW 761 500 385.9 17 Robson/TW 595 800 301.9 17
Robson/TW 595 800 301.9 17 Shasta/TW 2 667 200 1352 71
Wheeler/TW 449 400 227.7 17 Wheeler/TW 449 400 227.7 17
Logan/TW 322 500 163.4 17 Whitney/TW 1 812 700 918.5 49
A
The number of strands shown is a guide. The number of actual strands may vary depending on the manufacturer’s preference.
B
Previously Mazama/TW was know as Baker/TW.
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 5 Concentric Round—ACSR and ACSS Stranded Conductors
Reference Standard = ASTM B232/B232M, ASTM B856, and CAN/CSA C61089
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
D14,C
Kookaburra 2 829 800 1434 72/7 Abitibi 520 000 263.6 18/7
HS,B
Joree 2 515 000 1274 76/19 Albatross 54 950 27.8 7/1
HS,B
Kingfisher 2 385 000 1208 72/7 Auk 203 000 102.9 8/7
F
Thrasher 2 312 000 1172 76/19 Avocet 1 113 000 564.0 42/7
Cockatiel 2 300 000 1165 84/19 Baldpate 900 000 456.0 30/7
HS,B
Kiwi 2 167 000 1098 72/7 Bantam 13 125 6.7 3/4
Cockatoo 2 156 000 1092 76/19 Barbet 4/0 AWG 107.2 18/1
F
Bluebird 2 156 000 1092 84/19 Beaumont 1 113 000 564.0 42/7
D14,C
Dodo 2 129 000 1079 84/19 Bersfort 1 354 800 686.5 48/7
HS,B 13,E
Geant 2 094 000 1061 54/19 1061-A1/S1A-54/19 Bersimis 1 361 000 689.6 42/7
Roadrunner 2 057 500 1042 76/19 Bittern 1 272 000 644.5 45/7
Mockingbird 2 034 500 1031 72/7 Blackbird 556 500 282.0 42/7
Mynah 2 000 000 1013 84/19 Bluebird 2 156 000 1092 84/19
Seahawk 1 869 000 947.0 68/7 Bluejay 1 113 000 564.0 45/7
Whitewing 1 852 000 938.4 51/12/7* Bobolink 1 431 000 725.1 45/7
Woodpecker 1 843 000 933.9 72/7 Bobwhite 3/0 AWG 85.0 7/1
D14,C,D HS,B
Nelson 1 838 600 931.6 72/7 932-A1/S1A-72/7 Brahma 203 200 103.0 16/19
Smew 1 780 000 901.9 76/19 Brant 397 500 201.4 24/7
Chukar 1 780 000 901.9 84/19 Bullfinch 1 113 000 564.0 48/7
Ratite 1 590 000 805.7 42/7 Bunting 1 192 500 604.2 45/7
Lapwing 1 590 000 805.7 45/7 Buteo 715 500 362.5 30/7
Hornbill 1 590 000 805.7 48/7 Canary 900 000 456.0 54/7
Falcon 1 590 000 805.7 54/19 806-A1/S1A-54/19 Canvasback 954 000 483.4 30/19
Nuthatch 1 510 500 765.4 45/7 Cardinal 954 000 483.4 54/7
D14,C
Parrot 1 510 500 765.4 54/19 765-A1/S1A-54/19 Carillon 1 028 000 521.2 42/7
Popinjay 1 431 500 765.4 42/7 Catbird 954 000 483.3 36/1
Bobolink 1 431 000 725.1 45/7 Chickadee 397 500 201.4 18/1
13,E
Wagtail 1 431 000 725.1 48/7 Chignecto 588 900 298.4 22/7
Plover 1 431 000 725.1 54/19 725-A1/S1A-54/19 Chukar 1 780 000 901.9 84/19
13,E 13,E
Bersimis 1 361 000 689.5 42/7 690-A1/S1A-42/7 Chute de Passes 849 600 430.5 45/7
D14,C HS,B
Bersfort 1 354 800 686.5 48/7 686-A1/S1A-48/7 Cochin 211 300 107.1 12/7
Frigate 1 351 500 684.8 22/7 Cockatiel 2 300 000 1165 84/19
Ringdove 1 351 500 684.8 42/7 Cockatoo 2 156 000 1092 76/19
Dipper 1 351 500 684.8 45/7 Condor 795 000 402.8 54/7
Martin 1 351 500 684.8 54/19 685-A1/S1A-54/19 Coot 795 000 402.8 36/1
13,E
Seaway 1 277 500 647.3 42/7 Cormorant 1 192 500 604.2 48/7
Skylark 1 272 000 644.5 36/1 Corncrake 954 000 483.4 20/7
Scissortail 1 272 000 644.5 42/7 645-A1/S1A-42/7 Cowbird 336 400 170.5 42/7
Bittern 1 272 000 644.5 45/7 Crane 874 500 443.1 54/7
Creeper 517 000 262.0 20/7
Diver 1 272 000 644.5 48/7 Crossbill 666 600 337.8 45/7
Pheasant 1 272 000 644.5 54/19 645-A1/S1A-54/19 Crow 715 500 362.5 54/7
Oxbird 1 192 500 604.2 42/7 Cuckoo 795 000 402.8 24/7
Bunting 1 192 500 604.2 45/7 Curlew 1 033 500 523.7 54/7
Cormorant 1 192 500 604.2 48/7 Dipper 1 351 500 684.8 45/7
Grackle 1 192 500 604.2 54/19 604-A1/S1A-54/19 Diver 1 272 000 644.5 48/7
D14,C
Gatineau 1 168 100 591.9 48/7 592-A1/S1A-48/7 Dodo 2 129 000 1079 84/19
F HS,B
Avocet 1 113 000 564.0 42/7 Dorking 190 800 96.7 12/7
F HS,B
Beaumont 1 113 000 564.0 42/7 564-A1/S1A-42/7 Dotterel 176 900 89.6 12/7
Bluejay 1 113 000 564.0 45/7 Dove 556 500 282.0 26/7
Bullfinch 1 113 000 564.0 48/7 Drake 795 000 402.8 26/7
Finch 1 113 000 564.0 54/19 564-A1/S1A-54/19 Duck 605 000 306.6 54/7
HS,B
Saguen 1 105 000 559.9 36/19 560-A1/S1A-36/19 Eagle 556 500 282.0 30/7
Tanager 1 033 500 523.7 36/1 Egret 636 000 322.3 30/19
Snowbird 1 033 500 523.7 42/7 524-A1/S1A-42/7 Eider 266 800 135.2 45/7
Ortolan 1 033 500 523.7 45/7 Erne 397 500 201.4 42/7
Whooper 1 033 500 523.7 48/7 Falcon 1 590 000 805.7 54/19
Curlew 1 033 500 523.7 54/7 524-A1/S1A-54/7 Finch 1 113 000 564.0 54/19
D14,C
Carillon 1 028 700 521.2 42/7 521-A1/S1A-42/7 Flamingo 666 600 337.8 24/7
Vireo 1 027 400 520.6 48/7 Flicker 477 000 241.7 24/7
Corncrake 954 000 483.4 20/7 Frigate 1 351 500 684.8 22/7
Merganser 954 000 483.4 30/7 Gadwall 300 000 152.0 24/7
Catbird 954 000 483.4 36/1 Gannet 666 600 337.8 26/7
D14,C
Redbird 954 000 483.4 24/7 Gatineau 1 168 100 591.9 48/7
HS,B
Phoenix 954 000 483.4 42/7 483-A1/S1A-42/7 Geant 2 094 000 1061 54/19
Rail 954 000 483.4 45/7 Goldfinch 636 000 322.3 22/7
Canvasback 954 000 483.4 30/19 Goose 636 000 322.3 54/7
Towhee 954 000 483.4 48/7 Grackle 1 192 500 604.2 54/19
D14,C
Cardinal 954 000 483.4 54/7 483-A1/S1A-54/7 Grand Rapid 685 400 347.3 22/7
Redstart 900 000 456.0 24/7 Grebe 715 500 362.5 45/7
Turnstone 900 000 456.0 20/7 Grosbeak 636 000 322.3 26/7
HS,B
Baldpate 900 000 456.0 30/7 Grouse 80 000 40.5 8/1
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 5 Continued
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
HS,B
Ruddy 900 000 456.0 45/7 Guinea 159 000 80.6 12/7
Canary 900 000 456.0 54/7 456-A1/S1A-54/7 Gull 666 600 337.8 54/7
Willet 874 500 443.1 45/7 Hawk 477 000 241.7 26/7
Crane 874 500 443.1 54/7 443-A1/S1A-54/7 Hen 477 000 241.7 30/7
D14,C
Les Boules 864 900 438.3 42/7 438-A1/S1A-42/7 Heron 500 000 253.4 30/7
D13,E
Chute des Passes 849 600 430.5 45/7 430-A1/S1A-45/7 Hornbill 1 590 000 805.7 48/7
Turbit 795 000 402.8 20/7 Hummingbird 336 400 170.5 45/7
Puffin 795 000 402.8 22/7 Ibis 397 500 201.4 26/7
Cuckoo 795 000 402.8 24/7 Jackdaw 477 000 241.7 45/7
Drake 795 000 402.8 26/7 403-A1/S1A-26/7 Jaeger 228 200 115.6 18/1
Skimmer 795 000 402.8 30/7 Joree 2 515 000 1274 76/19
Mallard 795 000 402.8 30/19 403-A1/S1A-30/19 Junco 266 800 135.2 30/7
Coot 795 000 402.8 36/1 Kestrel 477 000 241.7 42/7
Macaw 795 000 402.8 42/7 403-A1/S1A-42/7 Killdeer 636 000 322.3 45/7
Tern 795 000 402.8 45/7 Kingbird 636 000 322.3 18/1
Condor 795 000 402.8 54/7 403-A1/S1A-54/7 Kingfisher 2 385 000 1208 72/7
Stilt 715 500 362.5 24/7 Kiwi 2 167 000 1098 72/7
Starling 715 500 362.5 26/7 363-A1/S1A-26/7 Kookaburra 2 829 800 1434 72/7
Buteo 715 500 362.5 30/7 Lapwing 1 590 000 805.7 45/7
Redwing 715 500 362.5 30/19 Lark 397 500 201.4 30/7
HS,B
Grebe 715 500 362.5 45/7 Leghorn 134 600 68.2 12/7
D14,C
Crow 715 500 362.5 54/7 363-A1/S1A-54/7 Les Boules 864 900 438.3 42/7
D14,C
Grand Rapid 685 400 347.3 22/7 347-A1/S1A-22/7 Linnet 336 400 170.5 26/7
D14,B
Mica 666 900 337.9 24/7 338-A1/S1A-24/7 Longspur 397 500 201.4 45/7
HS,B
Flamingo 666 600 337.8 24/7 Loon 66 540 33.7 3/4
Gannet 666 600 337.8 26/7 Macaw 795 000 402.8 42/7
HS,B
Crossbill 666 600 337.8 45/7 Magpie 20 870 10.6 3/4
Gull 666 600 337.8 54/7 338-A1/S1A-54/7 Mallard 795 000 402.8 30/19
Kingbird 636 000 322.3 18/1 Martin 1 351 500 684.8 54/19
Turacos 636 000 322.3 20/7 Merganser 954 000 483.4 30/7
Goldfinch 636 000 322.3 22/7 322-A1/S1A-22/7 Merlin 336 400 170.5 18/1
D13,E
Rook 636 000 322.3 24/7 Mica 666 900 337.9 24/7
HS,B
Grosbeak 636 000 322.3 26/7 322-A1/S1A-26/7 Minorca 110 800 56.1 12/7
Scoter 636 000 322.3 30/7 Mockingbird 2 034 500 1034 72/7
Egret 636 000 322.3 30/19 322-A1/S1A-30/19 Mynah 2 000 000 1013 84/19
D14,C,D
Swift 636 000 322.3 36/1 Nelson 1 838 600 931.6 72/7
Pipet 636 000 322.3 42/7 Nightingale 517 000 262.0 18/1
Killdeer 636 000 322.3 45/7 Nuthatch 1 510 500 765.4 45/7
Goose 636 000 322.3 54/7 322-A1/S1A-54/7 Oriole 336 400 170.5 30/7
D14,C
Peace River 623 800 316.1 48/7 316-A1/S1A-48/7 Ortolan 1 033 500 523.7 45/7
HS,B
Tralap 617 500 312.9 42/19 313-A1/S1A-42/19 Osprey 556 500 282.0 18/1
Peacock 605 000 306.6 24/7 Ostrich 300 000 152.0 26/7
Squab 605 000 306.6 26/7 Owl 266 800 135.2 6/7
Wood Duck 605 000 306.6 30/7 Oxbird 1 192 500 604.2 42/7
Teal 605 000 306.6 30/19 Parakeet 556 500 282.0 24/7
Sandpiper 605 000 306.6 45/7 Parrot 1 510 500 765.4 54/19
Duck 605 000 306.6 54/7 307-A1/S1A-54/7 Partridge 266 800 135.2 26/7
D13,E D14,C
Chignecto 588 900 298.4 22/7 Peace River 623 800 316.1 48/7
Osprey 556 500 282.0 18/1 Peacock 605 000 306.6 24/7
Tody 556 500 282.0 20/7 Pelican 477 000 241.7 18/7
Sapsucker 556 500 282.0 22/7 282-A1/S1A-22/7 Penguin 4/0 AWG 107.2 6/1
HS,B
Parakeet 556 500 282.0 24/7 Petrel 101 800 51.6 12/7
Dove 226 500 282.0 26/7 282-A1/S1A-26/7 Pheasant 1 272 000 644.5 54/19
Eagle 556 500 282.0 30/7 282-A1/S1A-30/7 Phoebe 300 000 152.0 18/1
Blackbird 556 500 282.0 42/7 Phoenix 954 000 483.4 42/7
Sunbird 556 500 282.0 45/7 Pigeon 3/0 AWG 85.0 6/1
D14,C
Abitibi 520 200 263.6 18/7 264-A1/S1A-18/7 Pintail 419 000 212.3 30/7
Nightingale 517 000 262.0 18/1 Piper 300 000 152.0 30/7
Creeper 517 000 262.0 20/7
D13,E
Shelter Bay 504 200 255.5 22/7 255-A1/S1A-22/7 Pipit 636 000 322.3 42/7
Heron 500 000 253.4 30/7 253-A1/S1A-30/7 Plover 1 431 000 725.1 54/19
Pelican 477 000 241.7 18/1 242-A1/S1A-18/1 Popinjay 1 431 500 725.4 42/7
Tailorbird 477 000 241.7 20/7 Ptarmigan 397 500 201.4 20/7
Toucan 477 000 241.7 22/7 242-A1/S1A-22/7 Puffin 795 000 402.8 22/7
Flicker 477 000 241.7 24/7 Quail 2/0 AWG 67.4 6/1
Hawk 477 000 241.7 26/7 242-A1/S1A-26/7 Rail 954 000 483.4 45/7
Hen 477 000 241.7 30/7 242-A1/S1A-30/7 Ratite 1 590 000 805.7 42/7
Kestrel 477 000 241.7 42/7 Raven 1/0 AWG 53.5 6/1
Jackdaw 470 000 241.7 45/7 Redbird 954 000 483.4 24/7
Pintail 419 000 212.3 30/7 Redstart 900 000 456.0 24/7
Chickadee 397 500 201.4 18/1 201-A1/S1A-18/1 Redwing 715 500 362.5 30/19
Ptarmigan 397 500 201.4 20/7 Rhea 286 200 145.0 18/19
HS,B
Stork 397 500 201.4 22/7 Rhea 286 200 145.0 18/19
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 5 Continued
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 A 2
AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
Brant 397 500 201.4 24/7 Ringdove 1 351 500 684.8 42/7
Ibis 397 500 201.4 26/7 201-A1/S1A-26/7 Roadrunner 2 057 500 1042 76/19
Lark 397 500 201.4 30/7 201-A1/S1A-30/7 Robin 1 AWG 42.4 6/1
Erne 397 500 201.4 42/7 Rook 636 000 322.3 24/7
Longspur 397 500 201.4 45/7 Ruddy 900 000 456.0 45/7
HS,B
Merlin 336 400 170.5 18/1 170-A1/S1A-18/1 Saguen 1 105 000 559.9 36/19
Trogon 336 400 170.5 20/7 Sandpiper 605 000 306.6 45/7
Woodcock 336 400 170.5 22/7 Sapsucker 556 500 282.0 22/7
Widgeon 336 400 170.5 24/7 Scaup 266 800 135.2 24/7
Linnet 336 400 170.5 26/7 170-A1/S1A-26/7 Scissortail 1 272 000 644.5 42/7
Cowbird 336 400 170.5 42/7 Scoter 636 000 322.3 30/7
Hummingbird 336 400 170.5 45/7 Seahawk 1 869 000 947.0 68/7
D13,E
Oriole 336 400 170.5 30/7 170-A1/S1A-30/7 Seaway 1 277 500 647.3 42/7
D13,E
Phoebe 300 000 152.0 18/1 152-A1/S1A-18/1 Shelter Bay 504 200 255.5 22/7
HS,B
Gadwall 300 000 152.0 24/7 Shoebill 57 500 29.1 3/4
HS,B
Ostrich 300 000 152.0 26/7 152-A1/S1A-26/7 Shrike 33 185 16.8 3/4
Piper 300 000 152.0 30/7 152-A1/S1A-30/7 Skimmer 795 000 402.8 30/7
Rhea 286 200 145.0 18/19 Skylark 1 272 000 644.5 36/1
HS,B
Rhea 286 200 145.0 18/19 Smew 1 780 000 901.9 76/19
HS,B
Owl 266 800 135.2 6/7 135-A1/S1A-6/7 Snipe 52 770 26.7 3/4
Waxwing 266 800 135.2 18/1 135-A1/S1A-18/1 Snowbird 1 033 500 523.7 42/7
Spoonbill 266 800 135.2 22/7 Sparate 2 AWG 33.6 7/1
Scaup 266 800 135.2 24/7 Sparrow 2 AWG 33.6 6/1
Titmouse 266 800 135.2 42/7 Spoonbill 266 800 135.2 22/7
Eider 266 800 135.2 45/7 Squab 605 000 306.6 26/7
Partridge 266 800 135.2 26/7 135-A1/S1A-26/7 Starling 715 500 362.5 26/7
Junco 266 800 135.2 30/7 Stilt 715 500 362.5 24/7
Jaeger 228 200 115.6 18/1 Stork 397 500 201.4 22/7
Vulture 4/0 AWG 107.2 5/1 Sunbird 556 500 282.0 45/7
Penguin 4/0 AWG 107.2 6/1 107-A1/S1A-6/1 Swallow 3 AWG 26.7 6/1
Barbet 4/0 AWG 107.2 18/1 Swan 4 AWG 21.1 6/1
HS,B
Cochin 211 300 107.1 12/7 107-A1/S1A-12/7 Swanate 4 AWG 21.1 7/1
HS,B
Brahma 203 200 103.0 16/19 103-A1/S1A-16/19 Swift 636 000 322.3 36/1
HS,B
Auk 203 000 102.9 8/7 103-A1/S1A-8/7 Tailorbird 477 000 241.7 20/7
HS,B
Dorking 190 800 96.7 12/7 97-A1/S1A-12/7 Tanager 1 033 500 523.7 36/1
HS,B
Dotterel 176 900 89.6 12/7 90-A1/S1A-12/7 Teal 605 000 306.6 30/19
Pigeon 3/0 AWG 85.03 6/1 85-A1/S1A-6/1 Tern 795 000 402.8 45/7
Bobwhite 3/0 AWG 85.03 7/1 Thrasher 2 312 000 1172 76/19
HS,B
Guinea 159 000 80.6 12/7 81-A1/S1A-12/7 Thrush 5 AWG 16.8 6/1
HS,B
Leghorn 134 600 68.2 12/7 68-A1/S1A-12/7 Titmouse 266 800 135.2 42/7
Quail 2/0 AWG 67.44 6/1 67-A1/S1A-6/1 Tody 556 500 282.0 20/7
HS,B
Minorca 110 800 56.1 12/7 Toucan 477 000 241.7 22/7
Raven 1/0 AWG 53.51 6/1 54-A1/S1A-6/1 Towhee 954 000 483.4 48/7
HS,B
Petrel 101 800 51.6 12/7 52-A1/S1A-12/7 Tralap 617 500 312.9 42/19
Robin 1 AWG 42.41 6/1 42-A1/S1A-6/1 Trogon 336 400 170.5 20/7
HS,B
Grouse 80 000 40.5 8/1 41-A1/S1A-8/1 Turacos 636 000 322.3 20/7
HS,B
Loon 66 540 33.7 ⁄4 34-A1/S1A-3/4 Turbit 795 000 402.8 20/7
Sparrow 2 AWG 33.63 6/1 34-A1/S1A-6/1 Turkey 6 AWG 13.3 6/1
Sparate 2 AWG 33.63 7/1 Turnstone 900 000 456.0 20/7
HS,B
Shoebill 57 500 29.1 ⁄4 Vireo 1 027 400 520.6 48/7
HS,B
Albatross 54 950 27.8 7/1 Vulture 4/0 AWG 107.2 5/1
HS,B
Snipe 52 770 26.7 ⁄4 27-A1/S1A-3/4 Wagtail 1 431 100 725.1 48/7
Swallow 3 AWG 26.66 6/1 27-A1/S1A-6/1 Warbler 7 AWG 10.6 6/1
Sean 4 AWG 21.10 6/1 21-A1/S1A-6/1 Waxwing 266 800 135.2 18/1
Swanate 4 AWG 21.10 7/1 Whitewing 1 852 000 938.4 51/12/7*
Shrike 33 185 16.8 ⁄4 17-A1/S1A-3/4 Whooper 1 033 500 523.7 48/7
HS,B
Thrush 5 AWG 16.77 6/1 17-A1/S1A-6/1 Widgeon 336 400 170.5 24/7
Turkey 6 AWG 13.33 6/1 13-A1/S1A-6/1 Willet 874 500 443.1 45/7
HS,B
Magpie 20 870 10.6 ⁄4 11-A1/S1A-3/4 Wood Duck 605 000 306.6 30/7
Warbler 7 AWG 10.55 6/1 11-A1/S1A-6/1 Woodcock 336 400 170.5 22/7
Wren 8 AWG 8.37 6/1 8-A1/S1A-6/1 Woodpecker 1 843 000 933.9 72/7
HS,B
Bantam 13 125 6.7 ⁄4 7-A1/S1A-3/4 Wren 8 AWG 8.37 6/1
A
As found in the CAN/CSA C61089 standard.
B
Denotes a high strength conductor design. The conductor has a high steel core content.
C
Denotes a Canadian Code Word – found in Table D12 of the CAN/CSA C61089 standard.
D
The Canadian Code Word Nelson is also found for a trapezoidal 1257 kcmil ACSR/TW conductor in ASTM B779 and B857.
E
Denotes a Canadian Code Word – found in Table D11 of the CAN/CSA C61089 standard.
F
The Code Word Avocet and Beaumont appear to be identical. Beaumont is identified in Table D10 of the CAN/CSA C61089 standard.
B1006 − 17 (2023)
TABLE 6 Compact Round ACSR Aluminum Stranded Conductors
Reference Standard = ASTM B401 and CSA C49.2
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
CODE Aluminum Aluminum Metric Aluminum Aluminum
A
STRANDS Type CODE WORD STRANDS
2 B 2
WORD AWG or cmil mm Designation AWG or cmil mm
Scup 4/0 107.2 6/1 100 107/18-A1F/S1A-131 Bass 6 13.30 6/1
Cusk 3/0 85.03 6/1 100 85/14-A1F/S1A-117 Carp 2 33.63 6/1
Hake 2/0 67.44 6/1 100 67/11-A1F/S1A-104 Cod 8 8.37 6/1
Sole 1/0 53.51 6/1 100 54/18-A1F/S1A-99 Cusk 3/0 85.03 6/1
Sculpin 1/0 53.51 6/1 150 54/8.9-A1F/S1A-93 Flounder 4 21.15 6/1
Shad 1 42.41 6/1 100 42/7.1-A1F/S1A-83 Haddock 2 33.63 6/1
Lamprey 1 42.41 6/1 150 42/14-A1F/S1A-88 Hake 2/0 67.44 6/1
Carp 2 33.63 6/1 100 34/5.6-A1F/S1A-74 Herring 6 13.30 6/1
Haddock 2 33.63 6/1 150 34/11-A1F/S1A-78 Lamprey 1 42.41 6/1
Pickerel 2 33.63 6/1 200 34/18-A1F/S1A-84 Minnow 8 8.37 6/1
Pike 4 21.15 6/1 100 21/3.5-A1F/S1A-58 Mullet 6 13.30 6/1
Pollock 4 21.15 6/1 150 21/7.1-A1F/S1A-62 Pickerel 2 33.63 6/1
Flounder 4 21.15 6/1 200 21/11-A1F/S1A-67 Pike 4 21.15 6/1
Bass 6 13.30 6/1 100 13/2.2-A1F/S1A-46 Pollock 4 21.15 6/1
Mullet 6 13.30 6/1 150 13/4.4-A1F/S1A-49 Sardine 8 8.37 6/1
Herring 6 13.30 6/1 200 13/7.1-A1F/S1A-46 Sculpin 1/0 53.51 6/1
Cod 8 8.37 6/1 100 8.4/1.4-A1F/S1A-37 Scup 4/0 107.2 6/1
Minnow 8 8.37 6/1 150 8.4/2.8-A1F/S1A-39 Shad 1 42.41 6/1
Sardine 8 8.37 6/1 200 8.4/4.4-A1F/S1A-42 Sole 1/0 53.21 6/1
A
Type 150 has 150 % the rated strength of an equal size Type 100 and Type 200 has 20 % the rated strength of an equal size Type 100.
B
As found in the CAN/CSA C61089:03 standard.
TABLE 7 Trapezoidal Shaped—ACSR and ACSS Stranded Conductors
Aluminum Area Equal Design to Standard Concentric Round Conductor
Reference Standard = ASTM B779 and ASTM B857 (ACSS/TW)
SORTED BY SIZE ALPHABETICAL SORT
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
A A
CODE WORD STRANDS CODE WORD STRANDS
2 2
AWG or cmil mm AWG or cmil mm
Bluebird/TW 2 156 000 1092 64/19 Avocet/TW 1 113 000 564.0 30/7
Chukar/TW 1 780 000 901.9 38/19 Bittern/TW 1 272 000 644.5 33/7
Lapwing/TW 1 590 000 805.7 36/7 Bluebird/TW 2 156 000 1092 64/19
Falcon/TW 1 590 000 805.7 42/19 Bluejay/TW 1 113 000 564.0 33/7
Bobolink/TW 1 431 000 725.1 33/7 Bobolink/TW 1 431 000 725.1 33/7
Plover/TW 1 431 000 725.1 39/19 Bunting/TW 1 192 500 604.2 33/7
Dipper/TW 1 351 500 684.8 33/7 Cardinal/TW 654 000 483.4 21/7
Martin/TW 1 351 500 684.8 39/19 Chukar/TW 1 780 000 901.9 38/19
Scissortail/TW 1 272 000 644.5 30/7 Condor/TW 795 000 402.8 21/7
Bittern/TW 1 272 000 644.5 33/7 Curlew/TW 1 033 500 523.7 21/7
Pheasant/TW 1 272 000 644.5 39/19 Dipper/TW 1 351 500 684.8 33/7
Oxbird/TW 1 192 500 604.2 30/7 Dove/TW 556 500 282.0 20/7
Bunting/TW 1 192 500 604.2 33/7 Drake/TW 795 000 402.8 20/7
Grackle/TW 1 192 500 604.2 39/19 Falcon/TW 1 590 000 805.7 42/19
Avocet/TW 1 113 000 564.0 30/7 Finch/TW 1 113 000 564.0 39/19
Bluejay/TW 1 113 000 564.0 33/7 Flicker/TW 477 000 241.7 18/7
Finch/TW 1 113 000 564.0 39/19 Grackle/TW 1 192 500 604.2 39/19
Snowbird/TW 1 033 500 523.7 30/7 Grosbeak/TW 636 000 322.3 20/7
Ortolan/TW 1 033 500 523.7 33/7 Hawk/TW 477 000 241.7 18/7
Curlew/TW 1 033 500 523.7 21/7 Hen/TW 477 000 241.7 16/7
Phoenix/TW 954 000 483.4 30/7 Lapwing/TW 1 590 000 805.7 36/7
Rail/TW 954 000 483.4 32/7 Mallard/TW 795 000 402.8 22/19
Cardinal/TW 954 000 483.4 21/7 Martin/TW 1 351 500 684.8 39/19
Tern/TW 795 000 402.8 17/7 Oriole/TW 336 400 170.5 16/7
Puffin/TW 795 000 402.8 21/7 Ortolan/TW 1 033 500 523.7 33/7
Condor/TW 795 000 402.8 21/7 Oxbird/TW 1 192 500 604.2 30/7
Drake/TW 795 000 402.8 20/7 Parakeet/TW 556 500 282.0 18/7
Mallard/TW 795 000 402.8 22/19 Pheasant/TW 1 272 000 644.5 39/19
Rook/TW 636 000 322.3 18/7 Phoenix/TW 954 000 483.4 30/7
Grosbeak/TW 636 000 322.3 20/7 Plover/TW 1 431 000 725.1 39/19
Parakeet/TW 556 500 282.0 18/7 Puffin/TW 795 000 402.8 21/7
Dove/TW 556 500 282.0 20/7 Rail/TW 954 000 483.4 32/7
Flicker/TW 477 000 241.7 18/7 Rook/TW 636 000 322.3 18/7
Hawk/TW 477 000 241.7 18/7 Scissortail/TW 1 272 000 644.5 30/7
Hen/TW 477 000 241.7 16/7 Snowbird/TW 1 033 500 523.7 30/7
Oriole/TW 336 400 170.5 16
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