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Wire size for 40 amps at 150 feet

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40 A at 150 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper3 AWG2.94 V (2.45%)
120 VAluminum1 AWG3.04 V (2.53%)
240 VCopper6 AWG5.89 V (2.46%)
240 VAluminum4 AWG6.10 V (2.54%)

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 150 feet?

At 240 V: 6 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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