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Wire size for 40 amps at 200 feet

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40 A at 200 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper2 AWG3.10 V (2.59%)
120 VAluminum1/0 AWG3.22 V (2.68%)
240 VCopper4 AWG4.93 V (2.05%)
240 VAluminum3 AWG6.45 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 200 feet?

At 240 V: 4 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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