Southwire® Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed) cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations 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.
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 12 AWG 12 AWG | |
No. of Conductors | 3 3 | |
No. of Strands | 1 1 | |
Size (AWG) | 12 12 | |
No. of Grounds | 1 1 | |
No. of Strands | 1 1 | |
Nom. Width (mils) (mm) | 524 13.31 | mils mm |
Nom. Height (mils) (mm) | 190 4.83 | mils mm |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 15 0.38 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 115 172 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity | 20 20 | |
UPC # | 032886163555 032886163555 |
Southwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable complies with the following:
Southwire Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a bare ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft)copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B cable is designed for easier pulling, resulting in easier installation. The cable jacket is color-coded for quick size identification; White - 14 AWG, Yellow - 12 AWG, Orange - 10 AWG, and Black - 8 AWG and 6 AWG.