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Wire size for 125 amps at 25 feet

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125 A at 25 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper1 AWG0.96 V (0.80%)
120 VAluminum2/0 AWG0.99 V (0.83%)
240 VCopper1 AWG0.96 V (0.40%)
240 VAluminum2/0 AWG0.99 V (0.41%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 125 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 125 amps at 25 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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