{"id":8611,"date":"2025-05-29T16:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8611"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:32:55","slug":"bx-vs-mc-cable-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-should-you-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8611","title":{"rendered":"BX vs MC Cable: What\u2019s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{&#8220;main-title&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;main-title&#8221;,&#8221;title&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;subtitle&#8221;:&#8221;When choosing armored cable for your electrical installation, you\u2019ll often face a common question: BX vs MC cable\u2014what\u2019s the difference? While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to two distinct types of armored electrical cables with unique features, code requirements, and ideal use cases.&#8221;,&#8221;title_content&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title_image&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;title-image&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bx-vs-mc-cable.webp|474|800|8612&#8243;,&#8221;full_screen&#8221;:false,&#8221;full_screen_height&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;parallax&#8221;:false,&#8221;bleed&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;ken_burn&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;overlay&#8221;:&#8221;transparent-dark&#8221;,&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221;:true,&#8221;white&#8221;:true,&#8221;position&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;}},&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_section&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;,&#8221;section_width&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;vertical_row&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;box_middle&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;section_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_column&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;column_vtfQF&#8221;,&#8221;column_width&#8221;:&#8221;col-md-12&#8243;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;main_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_wp_editor&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;Xhugf&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;editor_content&#8221;:&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start='157' data-end='479'>When choosing armored cable for your electrical installation, you\u2019ll often face a common question: <strong data-start='256' data-end='297'>BX vs MC cable\u2014what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to <strong data-start='366' data-end='417'>two distinct types of armored electrical cables<\/strong> with unique features, code requirements, and ideal use cases.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='481' data-end='721'>In this article, we break down everything you need to know about BX and MC cable: from construction and usage to NEC compliance and pricing\u2014so you can make an informed decision for your residential, commercial, or industrial wiring project.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<div id=\"attachment_8612\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8612\" class='wp-image-8612 size-full' src='https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bx-vs-mc-cable.webp' alt='bx vs mc cable' width='800' height='474'><p id=\"caption-attachment-8612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">bx vs mc cable<\/p><\/div>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='723' data-end='726'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='728' data-end='762'>\ud83d\udd0d Quick Answer: BX vs MC Cable<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='764' data-end='1198'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='764' data-end='927'>\\n\n<p data-start='766' data-end='927'><strong data-start='766' data-end='778'>BX cable<\/strong> (technically known as <strong data-start='801' data-end='813'>AC cable<\/strong>, or Armored Cable) is an older style of armored cable with a bonding strip and typically no separate ground wire.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='928' data-end='1070'>\\n\n<p data-start='930' data-end='1070'><strong data-start='930' data-end='942'>MC cable<\/strong> (<strong data-start='944' data-end='964'>Metal-Clad cable<\/strong>) is a modern version with a <strong data-start='993' data-end='1018'>dedicated ground wire<\/strong> and improved code compliance for more applications.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1071' data-end='1198'>\\n\n<p data-start='1073' data-end='1198'><strong data-start='1073' data-end='1089'>Use MC cable<\/strong> for most new installations, especially where grounding, moisture resistance, or code compliance is critical.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1200' data-end='1203'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1205' data-end='1228'>\ud83d\udd27 What Is BX Cable?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1230' data-end='1452'>\u201cBX\u201d is a trade name from the early 20th century (by General Electric), commonly used to describe <strong data-start='1328' data-end='1356'>AC cable (Armored Cable)<\/strong>. Although the name &#8216;BX&#8217; is still used in the industry, <strong data-start='1412' data-end='1424'>AC cable<\/strong> is the correct modern term.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='1454' data-end='1479'>BX Cable Construction<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1481' data-end='1777'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1481' data-end='1543'>\\n\n<p data-start='1483' data-end='1543'><strong data-start='1483' data-end='1497'>Conductors<\/strong>: Typically 2 or 3 THHN-insulated copper wires<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1544' data-end='1642'>\\n\n<p data-start='1546' data-end='1642'><strong data-start='1546' data-end='1559'>Grounding<\/strong>: No dedicated ground wire; uses a thin <strong data-start='1599' data-end='1616'>bonding strip<\/strong> in contact with the armor<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1643' data-end='1694'>\\n\n<p data-start='1645' data-end='1694'><strong data-start='1645' data-end='1654'>Armor<\/strong>: Flexible interlocked aluminum or steel<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1695' data-end='1777'>\\n\n<p data-start='1697' data-end='1777'><strong data-start='1697' data-end='1704'>Use<\/strong>: Mainly in older homes, remodels, or areas where conduit is not required<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='1779' data-end='1799'>Pros of BX Cable<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1801' data-end='1918'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1801' data-end='1837'>\\n\n<p data-start='1803' data-end='1837'>Simple to install in retrofit jobs<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1838' data-end='1870'>\\n\n<p data-start='1840' data-end='1870'>Provides mechanical protection<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1871' data-end='1918'>\\n\n<p data-start='1873' data-end='1918'>Still accepted in some residential code areas<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='1920' data-end='1928'>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1930' data-end='2051'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1930' data-end='1961'>\\n\n<p data-start='1932' data-end='1961'>No dedicated ground conductor<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1962' data-end='1999'>\\n\n<p data-start='1964' data-end='1999'>Not suitable for wet or outdoor use<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2000' data-end='2051'>\\n\n<p data-start='2002' data-end='2051'>Limited in commercial and industrial applications<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='2053' data-end='2056'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2058' data-end='2081'>\u2699\ufe0f What Is MC Cable?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2083' data-end='2315'><a style='color: red;' href='https:\/\/totcables.com\/mc-cable\/'><strong data-start='2083' data-end='2108'>MC (Metal-Clad) cable<\/strong> <\/a>is a newer armored cable designed to address the limitations of BX\/AC. It includes a <strong data-start='2194' data-end='2219'>full-size ground wire<\/strong> and is approved for a <strong data-start='2242' data-end='2273'>wider range of applications<\/strong> under the National Electrical Code (NEC).<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='2317' data-end='2342'>MC Cable Construction<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2344' data-end='2643'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2344' data-end='2411'>\\n\n<p data-start='2346' data-end='2411'><strong data-start='2346' data-end='2360'>Conductors<\/strong>: THHN or THWN-2 insulated copper or aluminum wires<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2412' data-end='2483'>\\n\n<p data-start='2414' data-end='2483'><strong data-start='2414' data-end='2427'>Grounding<\/strong>: Includes a <strong data-start='2440' data-end='2483'>dedicated bare or insulated ground wire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2484' data-end='2574'>\\n\n<p data-start='2486' data-end='2574'><strong data-start='2486' data-end='2495'>Armor<\/strong>: Interlocked aluminum or steel, sometimes PVC-jacketed for moisture resistance<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2575' data-end='2643'>\\n\n<p data-start='2577' data-end='2643'><strong data-start='2577' data-end='2589'>Variants<\/strong>: MC-HL (Hazardous Location), PVC Jacketed MC, MC-Lite<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='2645' data-end='2671'>Advantages of MC Cable<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2673' data-end='2967'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2673' data-end='2720'>\\n\n<p data-start='2675' data-end='2720'>Fully code-compliant for modern installations<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2721' data-end='2789'>\\n\n<p data-start='2723' data-end='2789'>Suitable for wet, damp, and outdoor locations (with proper rating)<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2790' data-end='2859'>\\n\n<p data-start='2792' data-end='2859'>Can be used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2860' data-end='2900'>\\n\n<p data-start='2862' data-end='2900'>Easier to terminate with MC connectors<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2901' data-end='2967'>\\n\n<p data-start='2903' data-end='2967'>Available in many configurations: 12\/2, 12\/3\/3, 14\/2, 10\/2, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<h3 data-start='2969' data-end='2984'>Limitations<\/h3>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2986' data-end='3073'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2986' data-end='3025'>\\n\n<p data-start='2988' data-end='3025'>Slightly more expensive than AC cable<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='3026' data-end='3073'>\\n\n<p data-start='3028' data-end='3073'>Requires correct connectors and bending tools<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3075' data-end='3078'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3080' data-end='3106'>\ud83e\uddef NEC Code Differences<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_16hzy_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='3108' data-end='3881'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='3108' data-end='3205'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3108' data-end='3205'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3108' data-end='3138' data-col-size='sm'>Feature<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3138' data-end='3169' data-col-size='sm'>BX \/ AC Cable<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3169' data-end='3205' data-col-size='sm'>MC Cable<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/thead>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tbody data-start='3303' data-end='3881'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3303' data-end='3399'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3303' data-end='3332' data-col-size='sm'>Grounding<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3332' data-end='3363' data-col-size='sm'>Bonding strip only<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3363' data-end='3399' data-col-size='sm'>Full-size ground wire<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3400' data-end='3495'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3400' data-end='3429' data-col-size='sm'>Wet\/Damp Locations<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3429' data-end='3460' data-col-size='sm'>\u274c Not allowed<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3460' data-end='3495' data-col-size='sm'>\u2705 Yes (if rated)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3496' data-end='3591'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3496' data-end='3525' data-col-size='sm'>Outdoor Use<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3525' data-end='3556' data-col-size='sm'>\u274c Not permitted<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3556' data-end='3591' data-col-size='sm'>\u2705 Yes (with jacketed MC)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3592' data-end='3689'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3592' data-end='3621' data-col-size='sm'>Cable Jacket Options<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3621' data-end='3653' data-col-size='sm'>Steel\/Aluminum Armor only<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3653' data-end='3689' data-col-size='sm'>Armor + optional PVC jacket<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3690' data-end='3786'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3690' data-end='3719' data-col-size='sm'>Conductor Types<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3719' data-end='3750' data-col-size='sm'>THHN<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3750' data-end='3786' data-col-size='sm'>THHN \/ THWN-2<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3787' data-end='3881'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3787' data-end='3816' data-col-size='sm'>Hospital\/Industrial Use<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3816' data-end='3846' data-col-size='sm'>\u274c Limited<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3846' data-end='3881' data-col-size='sm'>\u2705 Approved (with MC-HL)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\\n<\/table>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='absolute end-0 flex items-end'><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3883' data-end='3886'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3888' data-end='3904'>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Use Cases<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_16hzy_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='3906' data-end='4336'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='3906' data-end='3964'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3906' data-end='3964'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3906' data-end='3943' data-col-size='sm'>Application<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3943' data-end='3964' data-col-size='sm'>Recommended Cable<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/thead>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tbody data-start='4024' data-end='4336'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='4024' data-end='4082'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4024' data-end='4060' data-col-size='sm'>Residential remodel (indoor only)<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4060' data-end='4082' data-col-size='sm'>BX \/ AC Cable<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='4083' data-end='4142'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4083' data-end='4120' data-col-size='sm'>Commercial lighting<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4120' data-end='4142' data-col-size='sm'>MC Cable<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='4143' data-end='4204'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4143' data-end='4180' data-col-size='sm'>Outdoor conduit alternative<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4180' data-end='4204' data-col-size='sm'>MC Cable with jacket<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='4205' data-end='4272'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4205' data-end='4242' data-col-size='sm'>Healthcare facilities<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4242' data-end='4272' data-col-size='sm'>MC-HL or Hospital-grade MC<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='4273' data-end='4336'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='4273' data-end='4310' 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