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Wire size for 45 amps at 300 feet

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45 A at 300 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper1/0 AWG3.29 V (2.74%)
120 VAluminum3/0 AWG3.40 V (2.83%)
240 VCopper3 AWG6.62 V (2.76%)
240 VAluminum1 AWG6.83 V (2.85%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 45 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 45 amps at 300 feet?

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

Same current, other distances

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