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Wire size for 50 amps at 300 feet

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50 A at 300 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper2/0 AWG2.90 V (2.42%)
120 VAluminum4/0 AWG3.00 V (2.50%)
240 VCopper2 AWG5.82 V (2.43%)
240 VAluminum1/0 AWG6.03 V (2.51%)

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 300 feet?

At 240 V: 2 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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