Specifications
| Current per contact | 15–20 A |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 500 V DC |
| Wire | AWG 18–16 |
| Latch | no, held by friction |
| Mating | wire-to-board and wire-to-wire |
| Maker | Amass |
| Plug | XT30U · XT30PW |
Lookalikes and how to tell them apart
Same shape as an XT60, about half the size. Rated about 15–20 A continuous: the “30” is the brief peak.
| Connector | Pitch | Latch | Per contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT30 | — | no, held by friction | 15–20 A |
| XT60 | — | no, held by friction | 30–35 A |
| Deans (T-plug) | — | no, held by friction | — |
Before you plug it in
The number in XT30, XT60 and XT90 is the brief peak current, not what the plug carries all the time: Amass rates them about 15–20, 30–35 and 45 A continuous.
The current rating is a maximum per contact, at the wire size the maker states. With thinner wire, or with every contact carrying current, stay well below it.
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Frequently asked questions
How much current can a XT30 connector carry?
15–20 A per contact, at up to 500 V DC, according to Amass.
Figures from the makers’ catalogues and datasheets. Ratings are maxima: derate for thin wire and for many loaded contacts.