6 AWG wire specs

65 A

6 AWG copper at 75 °C · 55 A at 60 °C · 75 A at 90 °C · aluminum 50 A at 75 °C

Voltage drop of 6 AWG copper

One-way	10 A	15 A	20 A	30 A	50 A
25 ft	0.25 V	0.37 V	0.49 V	0.74 V	1.23 V
50 ft	0.49 V	0.74 V	0.98 V	1.47 V	2.46 V
100 ft	0.98 V	1.47 V	1.96 V	2.95 V	4.91 V
150 ft	1.47 V	2.21 V	2.95 V	4.42 V	7.37 V
200 ft	1.96 V	2.95 V	3.93 V	5.89 V	9.82 V

Single-phase, DC resistance 0.491 Ω/1000 ft (Cu) / 0.808 Ω (Al).

How many amps can 6 AWG wire carry?

Copper 6 AWG: 55 A at 60 °C, 65 A at 75 °C, 75 A at 90 °C.

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