Thermocouple Temperature Limit

Thermocouple Temperature Limit Comparison

Thermocouple Shealth Material Temerature Limit


Specific Temperature Range:



Type K Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, –454 to 2,300F (–270 to 1260C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type J Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, -346 to 1,400F (-210 to –760C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type T Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, -454 to 700F (-270 to 370C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type E Thermocouple

  • Thermocouple grade wire, -454 to 1600F (-270 to 870C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type N Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, -454 to 2300F (-270 to 392C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type S Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, -58 to 2700F (-50 to 1480C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type R Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, -58 to 2700F (-50 to 1480C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 392F (0 to 200C)

Type B Thermocouple
  • Thermocouple grade wire, 32 to 3100F (0 to 1700C)
  • Extension wire, 32 to 212F (0 to 100C)

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