WireMath

Home › Wire size by amps › 200 amp › 75 ft

Wire size for 200 amps at 75 feet

Advertisement

200 A at 75 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper3/0 AWG2.30 V (1.92%)
120 VAluminum250 kcmil2.54 V (2.12%)
240 VCopper3/0 AWG2.30 V (0.96%)
240 VAluminum250 kcmil2.54 V (1.06%)

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.

Adjust the numbers

FAQ

What size wire for 200 amps at 75 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

Advertisement
XFacebookRedditWhatsAppLinkedIn

Free calculator by WireMath

Advertisement