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Wire size for 200 amps at 25 feet

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200 A at 25 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper3/0 AWG0.77 V (0.64%)
120 VAluminum250 kcmil0.85 V (0.71%)
240 VCopper3/0 AWG0.77 V (0.32%)
240 VAluminum250 kcmil0.85 V (0.35%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 200 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 200 amps at 25 feet?

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

Same current, other distances

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