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Wire size for 20 amps at 50 feet

20 A at 50 ft one-way

Voltage	Conductor	Minimum size	Voltage drop
120 V	Copper	10 AWG	2.42 V (2.02%)
120 V	Aluminum	8 AWG	2.52 V (2.10%)
240 V	Copper	12 AWG	3.86 V (1.61%)
240 V	Aluminum	10 AWG	4.00 V (1.67%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 20 A. Use 125% sizing for continuous loads; apply derating for more than 3 current-carrying conductors or high ambient temperature.

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One-way length (feet)

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FAQ

What size wire for 20 amps at 50 feet?

At 240 V: 12 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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