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2 AWG wire specs

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115 A

2 AWG copper at 75 °C · 95 A at 60 °C · 130 A at 90 °C · aluminum 90 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 2 AWG copper

One-way10 A15 A20 A30 A50 A
25 ft0.10 V0.15 V0.19 V0.29 V0.48 V
50 ft0.19 V0.29 V0.39 V0.58 V0.97 V
100 ft0.39 V0.58 V0.78 V1.16 V1.94 V
150 ft0.58 V0.87 V1.16 V1.75 V2.91 V
200 ft0.78 V1.16 V1.55 V2.33 V3.88 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.194 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.319 Ω (Al).

FAQ

How many amps can 2 AWG wire carry?

Copper 2 AWG: 95 A at 60 °C, 115 A at 75 °C, 130 A at 90 °C.

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