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Wire Sizes We Buy, From 14 AWG to 1000 kcmil

Texas Wire Buyers reviews wire sizes from 14 AWG building wire to 1000 kcmil power cable for resale and reuse. Send photos, size markings and a footage estimate to get an offer on full reels, partial reels, boxed coils or reusable cut lengths.

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Four Wire Sizes Groups to Sort Before You Send Photos

Start by separating your inventory into the four ranges below. Keep different conductor materials, insulation types and lengths on separate lines, even when the wire sizes match. A reel of copper THHN and a reel of aluminum XHHW-2 need different descriptions.

We buy electrical wire as reusable product, not as scrap by weight. Size helps identify the material, but condition, footage, ratings and packaging also determine whether a lot is suitable for resale.

How AWG Wire Sizes Compare With kcmil Cable Sizes

AWG means American Wire Gauge. Within numbered awg wire sizes, a smaller number indicates a larger conductor: 2 AWG is larger than 10 AWG. After 1 AWG, the sequence continues through 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0, pronounced one-aught through four-aught.

The designation kcmil measures conductor cross-sectional area in thousands of circular mils. Larger kcmil cable sizes have larger conductor areas; 500 kcmil is larger than 250 kcmil. MCM is an older marking for the same unit, so 500 MCM and 500 kcmil describe the same nominal conductor size.

Size is not the cable's outside diameter or its allowable current by itself. Insulation, conductor material, temperature rating and installation conditions also matter.

Wooden reel wound with shrink-wrapped red, white, blue, black and green THHN building wire

Read the Conductor Size, Not Just the Reel Label

Photograph both the reel tag and the jacket print legend when they are available. Include copper or aluminum, conductor size, conductor count, cable type, voltage rating and footage. Our guide to reading a wire reel tag explains which markings help identify your inventory.

For multiconductor cable, separate conductor count from gauge: a marking such as 12/3 generally identifies three 12 AWG conductors, with grounding details depending on cable type. If a label is missing or the reel has been reused, send jacket photos and clear cut-end pictures rather than guessing from the spool.

Have reel tags or a footage list? Send photos and we will review the lot.

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Why Larger Wire Does Not Automatically Mean Better Resale Value

A large conductor contains more metal per foot than a smaller conductor of the same material, but that does not settle its reusable value. Identifiable ratings, usable length and sound insulation matter because the next buyer needs cable suited to an application.

Small, unused spools can still be useful product. A large reel with damaged insulation or uncertain contents may not be reusable. Our explanation of surplus wire value versus scrap price shows why reusable wire is usually worth more sold as product than sold only for its metal.

Partial Reels and Used Cable Across the Size Ranges

You do not need a full reel to submit material for review. We consider project leftovers, cancelled-order material, distributor and plant overstock, boxed coils and cut lengths. List each continuous length separately instead of combining several pieces into one footage total.

You can also sell used electrical wire that remains in reusable condition, including decommissioned power and battery cables with lugs or re-reeled cable. Show terminations, splices, jacket wear and exposed ends clearly. If the wire is not reusable, we will say so; it may belong with a scrap recycler instead.

Large steel-flange reel of heavy black jacketed power cable beside smaller wooden reels inside an industrial plant building

Build a Size-by-Size List for Your Written Offer

To sell surplus electrical wire, send one line per size and cable type, with the estimated footage and number of reels or pieces. Add photos of the whole lot, reel tags, jacket markings and cut ends. Describe footage as estimated when you do not have a verified count.

We verify the business seller and proof of ownership, such as an invoice, purchase order, closeout paperwork or company letter. See our Texas wire seller paperwork guide for preparation details.

Arrange Texas Pickup or a Houston Drop-Off

Send your list and photos through Get an Offer, call 951-403-5738 or email industrial832@gmail.com. We review the material and make a written offer before pickup, with payment method and timing confirmed in writing before pickup.

We arrange pickup anywhere in Texas and check the received count against the written terms. You can also drop off by appointment at 6402 McGrew St, Houston, TX 77087, in southeast Houston near I-45 and Loop 610. Call first before bringing reels or cable.

Wire Sizes We Buy: all pages

  • 14, 12 & 10 AWG Wire

    Sell surplus 14, 12 and 10 AWG wire, THHN reels, MC cable and Romex coils.

  • 8 to 1 AWG Wire

    Sell surplus 6 AWG wire and 8–1 AWG feeders in Texas. We review reels, coils and reusable cut lengths.

  • 1/0 to 4/0 Wire

    Sell surplus 1/0 to 4/0 copper and aluminum wire, reels, and reusable cable.

  • 250 to 1000 kcmil (MCM) Cable

    Sell surplus 250–1000 kcmil copper and aluminum cable for reuse. Texas pickup available.

Common questions

Are 500 MCM and 500 kcmil the same?

Yes. MCM and kcmil are two designations for the same conductor-area unit, so 500 MCM and 500 kcmil identify the same nominal size. They do not establish that two cables are otherwise identical. Include conductor material, insulation type, voltage rating, conductor count and footage when you send your list.

What should I do with unused electrical wire in several sizes?

Keep the wire labeled and separate it by size, cable type and conductor material. Photograph the original packaging and estimate the footage on each reel or coil. Send the inventory for a reusable-product review before treating it as scrap. Full reels, partial reels and identifiable leftover lengths can all be submitted.

Are old cable wires worth money?

They may have resale value if they remain reusable, but age alone does not answer that question. Identification, insulation condition, length and terminations all matter. Send photos showing jacket markings, cut ends and any damage. We review used cable for reuse and tell you honestly if it belongs with a scrap recycler instead.

Can I sell spools of wire without knowing the exact footage?

You can submit an estimate, provided you label it as an estimate rather than a measured quantity. Send the reel tag, a view of the remaining wire and any available inventory records. Keep separate reels listed individually. We review those details before making a written offer and check the count against the agreed terms.

Does 4/0 wire mean the same thing as 4 AWG?

No. The slash-zero notation matters: 4/0, pronounced four-aught, is a larger conductor size than 4 AWG. Copy the marking exactly when preparing your inventory, or send a clear photo if it is difficult to read. Do not remove the slash or substitute a size based only on cable thickness.

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Have surplus wire or cable to sell?

Send photos of the reel tags and a footage list. We put offers in writing and arrange pickup anywhere in Texas. Questions first? Read the surplus wire FAQ or learn about Texas Wire Buyers.

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