Wire size for 400 amps at 300 feet

400 A at 300 ft one-way

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 400 A. Use 125% sizing for continuous loads; apply derating for more than 3 current-carrying conductors or high ambient temperature.

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Same current, other distances

• 400 A at 25 ft
• 400 A at 50 ft
• 400 A at 75 ft
• 400 A at 100 ft
• 400 A at 125 ft
• 400 A at 150 ft
• 400 A at 200 ft
• 400 A at 250 ft
• 400 amp wire size chart