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Wire Size and Amp Ratings

The tables below are intended to be a general guide for wire size and amp ratings.

Ampacities of insulated conductors

Wire Size 60°C (140°F) 75°C (167°F)

AWG (mm²) Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum

14 (2.1) 15 - 15 -

12 (3.3) 20 15 20 15

10 (5.3) 30 25 30 25

8 (8.4) 40 30 50 40

6 (13.3) 55 40 65 50

4 (21.2) 70 55 85 65

3 (26.7) 85 65 100 75

2 (33.6) 95 75 115 90

1 (42.4) 110 85 130 100

1/0 (53.5) - - 150 120

2/0 (67.4) - - 175 135

3/0 (85.0) - - 200 155

4/0 (107.2) - - 230 180

250 kcmil (127) - - 255 205

300 (152) - - 285 230

350 (177) - - 310 250

400 (203) - - 355 270

500 (253) - - 380 310

600 (304) - - 420 340

700 (355) - - 460 375

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