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Wire size for 100 amps at 200 feet

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100 A at 200 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper3/0 AWG3.06 V (2.55%)
120 VAluminum250 kcmil3.39 V (2.82%)
240 VCopper1 AWG6.16 V (2.57%)
240 VAluminum2/0 AWG6.36 V (2.65%)

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 200 feet?

At 240 V: 1 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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