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1/0 AWG wire specs

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150 A

1/0 AWG copper at 75 °C · 125 A at 60 °C · 170 A at 90 °C · aluminum 120 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 1/0 AWG copper

One-way10 A15 A20 A30 A50 A
25 ft0.06 V0.09 V0.12 V0.18 V0.30 V
50 ft0.12 V0.18 V0.24 V0.37 V0.61 V
100 ft0.24 V0.37 V0.49 V0.73 V1.22 V
150 ft0.37 V0.55 V0.73 V1.10 V1.83 V
200 ft0.49 V0.73 V0.98 V1.46 V2.44 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.122 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.201 Ω (Al).

FAQ

How many amps can 1/0 AWG wire carry?

Copper 1/0 AWG: 125 A at 60 °C, 150 A at 75 °C, 170 A at 90 °C.

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