Copperweld® UF-B Cable helps teams manage cost, support reliable installation, and deliver efficient electrical performance across residential and light commercial projects.
In residential and light commercial projects that require direct burial or outdoor installation, electrical systems must perform reliably in wet, corrosive, and underground environments while staying on schedule and within budget. Copperweld® UF-B Cable is designed to meet these demands with a durable construction suited for direct burial and wet location applications. Its bimetallic design helps reduce exposure to copper price volatility, minimize theft-related disruptions, and support efficient electrical performance when sized per NEC requirements, while its rugged construction supports dependable performance in challenging installation conditions.
| Equivalent Copper Size | CCA Size (AWG) | No. of Strands | Ground Wire Size (Solid AWG) | Insulation Thickness (in)* | Outside Diameter | Approx. Weight | CCA Allowable Amerage* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | Nylon | in | lb/1000 ft | 60° C | |||||
| 14/2-G | 12/2-G | 1 | 12 | 0.015 | 0.004 | 0.181 x 0.448 | 56.5 | 15 | |
| 14/3-G | 12/3-G | 1 | 12 | 0.015 | 0.004 | 0.181 x 0.675 | 80.5 | 15 | |
| 12/2-G | 10/2-G | 1 | 10 | 0.020 | 0.004 | 0.212 x 0.525 | 81.2 | 25 | |
| 12/3-G | 10/3-G | 1 | 10 | 0.020 | 0.004 | 0.212 x 0.754 | 110.8 | 25 | |
* Ampacity of UF-B conductors is based on NFPA 70 (NEC) Table 310.16 for a temperature rating of the conductors of 60°C according to article 340.80 (Ampacity for UF Cable). ** Jacket thickness for UF-B cable is 30 mils | |||||||||
| CCA Size | Jacket Color | Standard Packaging* | Standard 48x48 Pallet Qty | Part Number** | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2-G | Gray | 250’, 1000’ | 108/12 | 12/2UFB-1/1-A-BE-GY-[Ft]-[Pkg] | ||||
| 12/3-G | Gray | 250’, 1000’ | 81/12 | 12/3UFB-1/1-A-BE-GY-[Ft]-[Pkg] | ||||
| 10/2-G | Gray | 250’, 1000’ | 81/12 | 10/2UFB-1/1-A-BE-GY-[Ft]-[Pkg] | ||||
| 10/3-G | Gray | 1000’ | 54/12 | 10/3UFB-1/1-A-BE-GY-[Ft]-[Pkg] | ||||
* Other packaging options and denominations available on request. 250’ is on plastic wrapped coils [PW]; 1000’ is on wooden reels [WR]. ** Part Number Legend: [Size/# of Circuit Cond.][Type]-[# of Strands Circuit Cond. / Ground Cond.]-A-BE-[Color]-[Length in Feet]-[Packaging] • Color: Gray [GY] • Standard Packaging [Pkg]: Plastic Wrapped Coils [PW], Wooden Reels [WR] | ||||||||
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