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Wire size for 175 amps at 100 feet

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175 A at 100 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper2/0 AWG3.38 V (2.82%)
120 VAluminum4/0 AWG3.50 V (2.92%)
240 VCopper2/0 AWG3.38 V (1.41%)
240 VAluminum4/0 AWG3.50 V (1.46%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 175 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 175 amps at 100 feet?

At 240 V: 2/0 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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