Blade Fuses

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Blade Fuses are a form factor of fuses used to protect the wiring and electrical equipment for vehicles.

Blade fuses come in six different physical dimensions:

Most common types of blade fuses.

Fuse sizes, groups, ratings

Blade size Blade group Dimensions L × W × H Common ratings (maximum current)
Micro2 APT, ATR 9.1 × 3.8 × 15.3 mm 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
Micro3 ATL 14.4 × 4.2 × 18.1 mm 5, 7.5, 10, 15
LP-Mini

(low profile)

APS, ATT 10.9 × 3.81 × 8.73 mm 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
Mini APM, ATM 10.9 × 3.6 × 16.3 mm 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
Regular APR, ATC, ATO, ATS 19.1 × 5.1 × 18.5 mm 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40
Maxi APX 29.2 × 8.5 × 34.3 mm 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100, 120

Fuse Color Codes and offerings by size

Color Current rating Micro2 Micro3 LP

Mini

Mini Reg Maxi
 Dark blue 0.5 A
 Black 1 A
 Grey 2 A
 Violet 3 A
 Pink 4 A
 Tan 5 A
 Brown 7.5 A
 Red 10 A
 Blue 15 A
 Yellow 20 A
 Transparent 25 A  Grey
 Green 30 A
 Blue-green 35 A  Brown
 Orange 40 A
 Red 50 A
 Blue 60 A
 Amber/tan 70 A
 Transparent 80 A
 Violet 100 A
 Purple 120 A