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4 AWG wire specs

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85 A

4 AWG copper at 75 °C · 70 A at 60 °C · 95 A at 90 °C · aluminum 65 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 4 AWG copper

One-way10 A15 A20 A30 A50 A
25 ft0.15 V0.23 V0.31 V0.46 V0.77 V
50 ft0.31 V0.46 V0.62 V0.92 V1.54 V
100 ft0.62 V0.92 V1.23 V1.85 V3.08 V
150 ft0.92 V1.39 V1.85 V2.77 V4.62 V
200 ft1.23 V1.85 V2.46 V3.70 V6.16 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.308 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.508 Ω (Al).

FAQ

How many amps can 4 AWG wire carry?

Copper 4 AWG: 70 A at 60 °C, 85 A at 75 °C, 95 A at 90 °C.

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