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10 AWG wire specs

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35 A

10 AWG copper at 75 °C · 30 A at 60 °C · 40 A at 90 °C · aluminum 30 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 10 AWG copper

One-way10 A15 A20 A30 A50 A
25 ft0.60 V0.91 V1.21 V1.81 V3.02 V
50 ft1.21 V1.81 V2.42 V3.63 V6.05 V
100 ft2.42 V3.63 V4.84 V7.26 V12.10 V
150 ft3.63 V5.45 V7.26 V10.89 V18.15 V
200 ft4.84 V7.26 V9.68 V14.52 V24.20 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 1.21 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 2.0 Ω (Al).

FAQ

How many amps can 10 AWG wire carry?

Copper 10 AWG: 30 A at 60 °C, 35 A at 75 °C, 40 A at 90 °C (breaker limited to 30 A by NEC 240.4(D)).

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