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Wire size for 100 amps at 100 feet

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100 A at 100 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper1 AWG3.08 V (2.57%)
120 VAluminum2/0 AWG3.18 V (2.65%)
240 VCopper3 AWG4.90 V (2.04%)
240 VAluminum1 AWG5.06 V (2.11%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 100 A. Use 125% sizing for continuous loads; apply derating for more than 3 current-carrying conductors or high ambient temperature.

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FAQ

What size wire for 100 amps at 100 feet?

At 240 V: 3 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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