This Calculator will determine the minimum size conductor needed based on a 3% Voltage Drop. It does not take into consideration other factors such as minimum ampacity based on the National Electric Code Table 310-16. ( Allowable ampacitys of conductors ). Consult The Electrical Code for further details.

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120 Volts ......... Copper.......... Single Phase
208 Volts ......... Aluminum ....... Three Phase
240 Volts

277 Volts
480 Volts


Distance in feet, one-way

Total amperage of circuit



This is your minimum wire size.

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