1 AWG wire specs

130 A

1 AWG copper at 75 °C · 110 A at 60 °C · 145 A at 90 °C · aluminum 100 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 1 AWG copper

One-way	10 A	15 A	20 A	30 A	50 A
25 ft	0.08 V	0.12 V	0.15 V	0.23 V	0.39 V
50 ft	0.15 V	0.23 V	0.31 V	0.46 V	0.77 V
100 ft	0.31 V	0.46 V	0.62 V	0.92 V	1.54 V
150 ft	0.46 V	0.69 V	0.92 V	1.39 V	2.31 V
200 ft	0.62 V	0.92 V	1.23 V	1.85 V	3.08 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.154 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.253 Ω (Al).

How many amps can 1 AWG wire carry?

Copper 1 AWG: 110 A at 60 °C, 130 A at 75 °C, 145 A at 90 °C.

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