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The larger the AWG number the smaller the wire. 10 AWG wire can carry more current than 12 AWG wire.

The wire sizes of 24 and 26 are the smallest that are used in the electrical.

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The highest AWG number corresponds to the smallest wire size. For example, AWG 30 is smaller in diameter than AWG 20.

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