Electrical Wiring Calculators
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Wire Size and Amp Ratings

Wire Gauge Size

Copper

Aluminum

60°C
(140°F)

75°C
(167°F)

90°C
(194°F)

75°C
(167°F)

90°C
(194°F)

NM-B

THW

THWN-2

THW

XHHW-2

UF-B

THWN

THHN

THWN

THHN

 

SE

XHHW-2

SE

THWN-2

 

USE

 

USE

 
 

XHHW

 

XHHW

 

14

15

15

15

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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

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545

615

445

500

WARNING! Installation of electrical wire can be hazardous, if done improperly, can result in personal injury or property damage.
For safe wiring practices, consult the National Electrical Code and your local building inspector.


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