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Wire size for 300 amps at 250 feet

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300 A at 250 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper600 kcmil3.21 V (2.67%)
120 VAluminum>600 kcmil–
240 VCopper350 kcmil5.51 V (2.29%)
240 VAluminum500 kcmil6.36 V (2.65%)

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 250 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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