Wire Size and Amp Ratings |
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Wire Gauge Size |
Copper |
Aluminum |
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60°C |
75°C |
90°C |
75°C |
90°C |
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NM-B |
THW |
THWN-2 |
THW |
XHHW-2 |
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UF-B |
THWN |
THHN |
THWN |
THHN |
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SE |
XHHW-2 |
SE |
THWN-2 |
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USE |
USE |
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XHHW |
XHHW |
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14 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
--- |
--- |
12 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
10 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
25 |
25 |
8 |
40 |
50 |
55 |
40 |
45 |
6 |
55 |
65 |
75 |
50 |
60 |
4 |
70 |
85 |
95 |
65 |
75 |
3 |
85 |
100 |
110 |
75 |
85 |
2 |
95 |
115 |
130 |
90 |
100 |
1 |
--- |
130 |
150 |
100 |
115 |
1/0 |
--- |
150 |
170 |
120 |
135 |
2/0 |
--- |
175 |
195 |
135 |
150 |
3/0 |
--- |
200 |
225 |
155 |
175 |
4/0 |
--- |
230 |
260 |
180 |
205 |
250 |
--- |
255 |
290 |
205 |
230 |
300 |
--- |
285 |
320 |
230 |
255 |
350 |
--- |
310 |
350 |
250 |
280 |
500 |
--- |
380 |
430 |
310 |
350 |
600 |
--- |
420 |
475 |
340 |
385 |
750 |
--- |
475 |
535 |
385 |
435 |
1000 |
--- |
545 |
615 |
445 |
500 |
WARNING! Installation of
electrical wire can be hazardous, if done improperly, can result in personal injury or
property damage. |
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If you have any questions, please feel free |