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Wire size for 50 amps at 250 feet

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50 A at 250 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper1/0 AWG3.05 V (2.54%)
120 VAluminum3/0 AWG3.15 V (2.62%)
240 VCopper3 AWG6.12 V (2.55%)
240 VAluminum1 AWG6.33 V (2.64%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 50 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 50 amps at 250 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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