Voltage Rating: 3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 23 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Identification
NSN: 6145-01-478-6499
NIIN: 014786499
FSC: 6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
FSG: 61 — Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment
General Description
The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-478-6499, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (Wire and Cable, Electrical) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
6145-01-478-6499
Item Name
Wire,electrical
FSC / FSG
6145 / 61 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Status
ACTIVE
Round Conductor Size
6 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating
125.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Voltage Rating
3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor
23 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape Style
ROUND
Conductor Form
STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor
133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Color
BLACK FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter
0.415 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.435 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Material
TIN CORE COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material
COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material
PLASTIC CROSS LINKED POLYETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Shelf Life Code
0
Criticality Code
X
Unit of Issue
FT
Acquisition advice code
ZN
Weight
0.1500 lbs
Cube
0.0004 cu ft
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6145-01-478-6500POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6505POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6832POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6834POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6838POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6841POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6936POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6941POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-01-478-6947POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-W-16878/16B
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
MIL-DTL-16878/16
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
M16878/16BPL0
2/2Government specification standardization
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
6145-01-478-6500POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6505POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6832POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6834POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6838POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6841POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6936POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6941POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-478-6947POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 6145-01-478-6499?
NSN 6145-01-478-6499 is a Wire,electrical, classified under FSC 6145, Wire and Cable, Electrical. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 6145-01-478-6499?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6145-01-478-6500, 6145-01-478-6505, 6145-01-478-6832. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 6145-01-478-6499?
Key specifications for 6145-01-478-6499: Round Conductor Size: 6 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Temp Rating: 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Voltage Rating: 3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 23 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 6145-01-478-6499 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.