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Wire size for 300 amps at 25 feet

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300 A at 25 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper350 kcmil0.55 V (0.46%)
120 VAluminum500 kcmil0.64 V (0.53%)
240 VCopper350 kcmil0.55 V (0.23%)
240 VAluminum500 kcmil0.64 V (0.27%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 300 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 300 amps at 25 feet?

At 240 V: 350 kcmil copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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