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Wire size for 40 amps at 100 feet

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40 A at 100 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper4 AWG2.46 V (2.05%)
120 VAluminum3 AWG3.22 V (2.69%)
240 VCopper8 AWG6.11 V (2.55%)
240 VAluminum6 AWG6.46 V (2.69%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 40 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 40 amps at 100 feet?

At 240 V: 8 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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