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2/0 AWG wire specs

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175 A

2/0 AWG copper at 75 °C · 145 A at 60 °C · 195 A at 90 °C · aluminum 135 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 2/0 AWG copper

One-way10 A15 A20 A30 A50 A
25 ft0.05 V0.07 V0.10 V0.15 V0.24 V
50 ft0.10 V0.15 V0.19 V0.29 V0.48 V
100 ft0.19 V0.29 V0.39 V0.58 V0.97 V
150 ft0.29 V0.44 V0.58 V0.87 V1.45 V
200 ft0.39 V0.58 V0.77 V1.16 V1.93 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.0967 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.159 Ω (Al).

FAQ

How many amps can 2/0 AWG wire carry?

Copper 2/0 AWG: 145 A at 60 °C, 175 A at 75 °C, 195 A at 90 °C.

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